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Irregular menstrual cycles normally means irregular ovulation and/or irregular hormone levels. This is normal in your teens as your body is still developing and it takes time for it to become mature enough to ovulate on a regular basis and regulate hormones. In menopause you run out of eggs so stop ovulating as much. In general things such as poor health or medical problems like pcos will cause irregular cycles - if concerned see your doctor.
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If you are irregular are you supposed to have a period every month?
Irregular menstrual cycles mean that there is no predictability in a persons menstrual cycles. Typically when a person has irregular cycles there are weeks or months difference between menstruation and/or they may have irregular bleeds between menstruation. You an have monthly periods with an irregular cycle, but often people think their cycles are irregular because they don't understand that a persons cycles may not always be 28 days or that cycle lengths can change.
Which medicine to take if you are not getting your periods on regular intervals?
Which medication you would take would depend on why your menstrual cycles are irregular. There are many possible reasons for irregular cycles, your doctor should run tests to determine the cause then discuss treatment options with you.
What make your menstrual cycle irregular?
The most common causes of irregular cycles are puberty and menopause - when menstrual cycles start it takes time for the body to get into a pattern, and as the reproductive system slows down the cycle starts to become irregular again. Irregular cycles can be a result of hormonal imbalance which may be temporary and mild or may be a symptom of a bigger health problem.
Does the IUD cause irregular periods?
If you're using a hormonal IUD then yes, it can cause irregular bleeds. As hormonal birth control stops your menstrual cycles in order to stop ovulation it can stop menstruation, instead you can experience withdrawal bleeds and it is normal for these to be a little irregular.
Should you tell your mom if you have irregular periods?
Yes, if you have menstrual problems it's a good idea to tell someone. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days but everyone's cycles are different and a few days variation in your cycles is normal too - when we talk of irregular cycles we mean weeks or months difference between cycles. Irregular cycles are normal in your pre-teens or teens as a result of hormonal imbalance, but if severe you should consider seeing a doctor to rule out serious problems.
You are 16yrs old and you see your monthly period every three months. Is it a problem?
Irregular menstrual cycles in your teens can be normal - it takes time for your body to get to a point where it can ovulate regularly in order for you to menstruate regularly, also throughout puberty hormonal imbalances are normal so will cause irregular menstrual cycles. But it is worth seeing a doctor to ensure this is just irregular hormones: note no good doctor will prescribe hormonal birth control to 'regulate cycles' because it cannot do this, it's just a lazy attempt to hide symptoms.
Can Cipro affect your menstrual period?
Delayed menstrual cycles have been reported when taking Ciprofloxacin. The delay can also be caused by the urinary tract infection. Both can cause delayed menstrual cycles.
Why are irregular menstrual cycles bad?
Irregular cycles are not necessarily bad, for example during menstruation this can be normal because it takes time for your body to get into a regular pattern. In general however irregular cycles mean irregular ovulation, this is a major indicator of health because your body will only delay or prevent ovulation if it thinks you cannot cope with pregnancy, or it will only occur if you have some sort of health problem effecting your cycles.
Can an overdose of contraceptives stop your menstrual cycle for 2 months?
Yes, hormonal contraception stops your menstrual cycles - even if you stop use it will still take time for your cycles to regulate again. It's normal for cycles to be irregular for up to 12 months after you stop hormonal contraception.
About what age does your menstrual cycle stop?
Menopause starts somewhere between 45-55 years old in most people, this is the start of the winding down of the reproductive cycle so menstrual cycles become irregular. When menstrual cycles stop all together can vary greatly from person to person after menopause.
Could your thyroid cause you to miss a period?
Having a thyroid condition can affect a woman's menstrual cycle. The thyroid autoimmune conditions Graves' disease and Hashitmoto's thyroiditis can also affect one's menstrual cycle. For those with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, the result can be heavy and/or irregular menstrual cycles. For those with hyerpthyroidism and Graves' disease there can be a change in one's menstrual pattern.
What can cause severe cramping during menstrual cycles?
Women with severe menstrual pain have higher levels of prostaglandin in their menstrual blood than women who do not have such pain.
