What Causes Menstrual Irregularities? Common Reasons & Treatments

An irregular menstrual cycle is a common problem. Menstrual irregularities may go away without treatment, or you may need the expertise of your OB/GYN doctor. Dr. Anu Kothari at Comprehensive OB/GYN Healthcare in Hicksville, NY, provides a full range of obstetric and gynecology services, including diagnosing and treating menstrual irregularities.

What You Need To Know About Menstrual Irregularities

Menstrual irregularities can happen when you are first menstruating or when you are going through menopause due to fluctuations in hormone levels. An average menstrual cycle is 28 days. You are experiencing menstrual irregularities if:

• The length of your menstrual cycle keeps changing
• Your periods are consistently beginning early or late

In addition to puberty and menopause, other common causes of menstrual irregularities include:

• Contraceptive measures such as the pill or intrauterine device
• Extreme stress, weight fluctuations, or excessive exercise
• Medical conditions such as thyroid issues, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or polycystic ovary syndrome

Menstrual irregularities could be a sign of a serious medical condition, so you should seek out the expertise of your OB/GYN doctor if:

• Your periods are suddenly irregular, and you are underthe  age of 45
• Your periods are more frequent than 21 days
• Your periods are less frequent than 35 days
• Your periods last longer than 7 days
• You have severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding with your periods
• You are trying to have a baby, but you have irregular periods

Your OB/GYN doctor offers several effective treatments for menstrual irregularities and may recommend:

• Losing weight, if irregular menstruation is due to being overweight
• Hormonal therapies, including birth control to regulate menstruation
• Surgical therapy if irregular menstruation is due to uterine fibroids or other structural issues

Want To Know More About Menstrual Irregularities?

Talk with an expert to learn more about the common reasons and treatments for menstrual irregularities. Call Dr. Anu Kothari at Comprehensive OB/GYN Healthcare in Hicksville, NY. You can reach her in the office by calling (516) 822-4600, so call today.