What can cause abnormally frequent periods?

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I have been getting my period every 2 weeks for the last 2 or 3 months, which also has been very heavy. I haven't gone to my doctor yet to get it checked out. I went off my BCP a few months ago, and since then my periods have been irregular. I also have hypothyroidism, which could be a reason but not sure.

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I posted a question 6 weeks ago about my abnormal vaginal bleeding. I immediately went to the doctor (especially since it had been 3 years since my last visit). I was given a blood test, endrometrial biopsy (OUCH!) and a vaginal ultrasound. The results, thankfully, nothing. I have had a regular cycle ever since (3 periods later). I had been given heavy doses of steroids for a strep throat infection and allergic reaction before all the abnormal bleeding started. Every doctor said that steroids had nothing to do with my bleeding. My point is, do get checked out, but don't rule out medications, they can screw up your hormones. I am almost certain that was the culprit in my case.

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could be a syndrome called pcos. check with your doctor.

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I am 19 and the exact same thing is happening to me. for the last two months, i've been getting a period every two weeks. i am on no medications, including Birth Control, i have not changed anything about my health or diet so i have no idea what is going on. i had a blood test to confirm that i was not pregnant and i'm worried. i read it could be overactive thyroid. is this a common symptom? the gyno doesn't know what's wrong with me.

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I had a similiar problem that became worse that was a pollup in my uterine lining which continued growing larger and lucky to get checked out not cancerous.Get a checkup for abnormal bleeding just to stay healthy.

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I had a 14 day cycle for a while then got diagnosed with a prolactinoma - what other symptoms do you have? After I started medication for my prolactinoma my periods came every 21 days.

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I went off the BCP on October 1st (2008) and did not get my period for awhile. Then I had it once in December and it was normal. Then I got my period again in January and it was brown and light. I proceeded to have my period every two weeks and it is always brown and light. I am thankful I don't have heavy periods BUT I wish my body would go back to normal. I visited the doctor for a regular physical and he said everything is fine and I shouldn't worry. I don't really believe him since I haven't had a real period in months. Is it normal not to have a regular period 5 months afetr going off the pill?? My husband and I are trying to have a baby but if I bleed every other week, how can I get pregnant??

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I understand how it would be, getting periods every 2 weeks after. Even the same thing happens with me everytime. But only except it comes in brown colour.My friend told me that brown means its a dried one. My mother advised me to go to the doctor and have a check up.The results had come and it said that my periods are ok. But only what is wrong is that i eat too much junk food and thus my periods are in brown colour. The junk food changes the colour and blocks the blood from coming out. In this way the blood in the dried form comes out less. So, to give out the blocked blood it comes frequently after a few days or weeks and stays for a long time.

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Frequent Irregular Periods

I am not a doctor, but this is from a website - can I recommend that you see your doctor? Abnormal bleeding (either heavy bleeding or bleeding between periods) can have many causes. Bleeding can occur from the vagina secondary to trauma, infection or cancer, and can be diagnosed with cultures, pap smear or actual visualization of a lesion. The cervix can bleed abnormally also secondary to fibroids, infection, polyps or cancer, as is the case with the uterus. Ovarian and other estrogen producing tumors can also cause abnormal uterine bleeding. I?m sure you noticed that cancer appeared several times in this list. Although it must be ruled out, it is not the usual diagnosis with abnormal uterine bleeding.

Here are more answers from other FAQ Farmers:

• Irregular periods can also be a sign of endometriosis. This is a nagging condition that can cause dull pain (like mild menstrual cramps) or intense pain (like being jabbed with a knife). It can also cause irregular bleeding, pain during and after sex and pain with urination. Mention it to your physician if the symptoms persist.

IT CAN BE BECAUSE OF POLYMENORRHAGIA . SOME WOMEN WITH PCOD SUFFER WITH THIS. AND IT MAY BE A SIGN OF MENOPAUSE OR ENDOMETRYOSIS OR TUMOURS.

There are many factors which are responsible for irregular periods:

• A woman can have irregular periods due to significant weight loss or weight gain;
• Over exercise can also result in irregular menstruation;
• In some cases increased stress is cause of irregular menstruation;
• Poor nutrition and diet which is rich in carbohydrates is also related to hormonal imbalance and menstrual disturbances;
• Some drugs can also cause irregularities in menstruation;
• Many women who are smokers experience irregular periods;
• Some eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa also cause menstrual cycle irregularities.

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when you have just started your period for the frist year or so you'll have abnormal periods.It also occurs when you dont have a balanced diet and you're a girl.best thing to do is wait them out and see if the become normal

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There are many reasons that women may have irregular periods. First off, when a girl starts her menstruation cycle, it may take a few months for her cycle to be regular. This also happens when women get older and are approaching menopause. Some other reasons may include the following: excessive weight gain or loss, eating disorders, increased exercise, emotional stress, illness, travel, and medicines (ex. Birth control).

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normaly the birth control pill or you are pergenet

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Stress

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Stress