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Periods vary widely from woman to woman. Some periods are punctual, some are unpredictable. On average, a woman gets her period every 24 to 38 days. A period usually lasts about two to eight days. Irregular periods may require treatment.

You may have irregular periods if:

The time between each period starts to change.

You are losing more or less blood during a period than usual.

The number of days that your period lasts varies significantly.

Other common causes of irregular periods include:

Having an intrauterine device (IUD)

Changing Birth Control pills or using certain medications

Excessive exercise

Polycystic ovary disease (PCOS)

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Stress

Overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism

Thickening of or polyps on the uterine lining

Uterine fibroids

Treatments for irregular periods due to other causes may include:

Correcting or treating underlying disease

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Changing your type of birth control

Lifestyle changes, including weight loss

Hormone therapy

Surgery

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