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Menstrual Irregularity

Menstrual irregularity refers to changes in the regularity, duration, or flow of menstrual periods. Menstrual irregularity is common and can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, weight changes, stress, or certain medical conditions. Symptoms of menstrual irregularity may include missed periods, heavy or prolonged bleeding, or irregular bleeding between periods. Treatment options for menstrual irregularity depend on the underlying cause and may include medication, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

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Can delayed periods with irregular bleeding indicate pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,My girlfriend's period was delayed. The bleeding was there for two days. Then it stopped again after three days with brown spotting. Why does it happen like this? We did not have sexual intercourse. We hugged each other with our clothes on. No sexual intercourse. When I was hugged, I wa...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comI can understand your concern. Brown discharge can be due to vaginal infection (bacterial or fungal). If you had unprotected sex or an improper-treated urinary tract infection. You can use tab Doxy (Doxycycline) 100 mg twice a day after food for five days to prevent bacte...  Read Full »

My partner took an I-pill a month before we had protected intercourse but did not get her periods till now. When can she expect her period?

Query: Hello doctor, I had protected intercourse with my partner using the pull-out method a month ago. She got her periods five days after the intercourse, and she took an I-pill a month before we had intercourse. She has a regular menstrual cycle, but she did not get her periods till now. Is there any ch...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you used a condom during sex, you should not be worried about pregnancy. It can be due to an infection. If she observes a white discharge, I suggest her to take the tablet Doxy (Doxycycline) 100 mg twice daily for five days and the t...  Read Full »

Is it good to have irregularity in menstrual flow during the early stages of puberty?

Query: Hi doctor, I am young and I am really paranoid. I think that there is something wrong with me. I had my period with light spotting. It was brown. After orgasm, I started to have bleeding with fresh-looking blood. Before that, I had periods for a week. I thought that it has got stopped after seeing ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no need to worry about cancer. In the early stages of puberty, you will have hormonal changes and imbalances. Because of it, you can have irregular flow. The other reasons are following a sedentary lifestyle and low hemoglobin. I advi...  Read Full »

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