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I get irregular periods with a varying interval each month. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Actually, I get my periods once in 40 days for one month and within 28 days the other month. It is continuing for a long time. Previously, I had one miscarriage and vaginal infection. Currently, I am on Folinal. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Periods can be irregular. It can be normal. When periods are irregular than there could be two problems. One is difficulty in getting pregnant, and second is more bleeding and the variance cyst. Do FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), prolact... Read Full »
I am having irregular periods and feeling fatigued. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 48 years old. I have been experiencing irregular periods, which I realize as normal as I am entering menopause age. Last month, I did not get my period. But, this month it has been a heavy and lengthy one for more than 17 days now. I felt the normal fatigue and today, I have been fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have bleeding and you have to change two to three pads per day, then you do not have to do anything for bleeding on urgent basis. At 48 years of age, if you are bleeding heavily, then better get an appointment and check your cervix and the other things. If requir... Read Full »
Is it normal to have irregular periods with pain in a 52-year-old female?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is facing pain at periodical time since 6 months and period facing two times in a month and it remains for 4 to 6 days. Although she never faced this situation before. My mother's age is 52 years now. What should she do now. Already visited two gynecologist and they advised u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is obvious that your mother definitely has to go through the operation and remove the uterus. However, one thing is that there is nothing I found like ovarian tumor or something like that in USG (attachment removed to protect patient identity). ... Read Full »
Will taking Krimson 35 to regulate periods cause any side effects?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and my menstruation cycles had been irregular since the start. After 1.5 years of irregularity (missing periods for many months), I visited the gynecologist and after seeing all my tests results, my doctor told me because of my obesity I had irregularity in my periods. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your history, it seems that you need to decrease your weight which is the single most important factor in your menses. There are others but first, we have to control this. Yes, of course with irregular menses it can be difficult to get pregnant. No need to start... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had terrible periods since I was 14, and I am now 19 years old. I received two contraceptive injections, and after the first one, I began to experience a period that continued continuously for 11 months. After that, I went six months without a period, and my cycles were erratic for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Pain is normal. Moreover, every woman has pain during her periods. They feel less or more pain according to their structure, body hormones, capacity to withstand pain, and many more. Severe pain at an early age, prim... Read Full »
Can periods be induced if they are late, and urine pregnancy test is negative?
Query: Hello doctor, I induced my period last month due to its delay after confirming no pregnancy. This month as well period is delayed by a week, but the urine pregnancy test says negative. Should I induce periods every month? I am trying to get pregnant after taking treatment for hypothyroidism. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If HSG (hysterosalpingography) is normal and you have irregular periods. Then have to try a different dose of medicines to induce ovulation and do an ovulation study. If required, then injection for healing ovulation can be done. Intercourses after ovulation for five da... Read Full »
Why does PCOS cause irregular cycles?
Query: Hello doctor, I have PCOS. From the last year, I get my periods regularly in the gap of two to three months. My weight increased almost double within this time and I am not taking any medication. Please prescribe. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Periods can be irregular due to PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). But it is your hormonal cycle which is disturbed and periods are irregular due to it. You can take Ovral-L like hormonal medicines for 21 days and then seven days gap and repeat for 21 days for three cycl... Read Full »
Could ECP result in a delayed period?
Query: Hi doctor, Last month, I had unprotected intercourse with my partner and soon after which I took an ECP. Then, 10 to 12 days later I got my period. However, this month they are late by 13 days. But, I am getting lower abdomen cramps. Why is this happening? Could you suggest any medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When you take ECP (emergency contraceptive pill), you are taking hormonal pills, which can interfere with your body's hormonal cycle that is responsible for your normal menstrual cycle. Due to this disturbed cycle, you can have irregular cycle for once or twice and it... Read Full »