Deviations from the normal process; e.g. delayed, difficult, profuse, scanty, unusual bleeding, etc.
Symptoms of Irregular Periods
The following features are indicative of Irregular Periods:
hot flashes
night sweats
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Common Causes of Irregular Periods
The following are the most common causes of Irregular Periods:
pregnancy
breastfeeding
eating disorders
extreme weight loss while exercising
polycystic ovary syndrome
premature ovarian failure
Other Causes of Irregular Periods
The following are the less common causes of Irregular Periods:
pelvic inflammatory disease
uterine fibroids
Risk Factors for Irregular Periods
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Irregular Periods:
progesterone imbalance
older reproductive-age
fibroids
adenomyosis
uterine cancer
bleeding disorder
Prevention of Irregular Periods
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Irregular Periods. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
applying a heating pad to the abdomen
Occurrence of Irregular Periods
Common Age Group
Irregular Periods most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Irregular Periods most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Irregular Periods
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Irregular Periods:
Pelvic Ultrasound Imaging: Helps in determination of the presence of polycystic ovaries and to assess endometrial thickness
Testing of Prolactin levels: Helps in diagnosis of increase in prolactin levels
Doctor for Diagnosis of Irregular Periods
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Irregular Periods:
Gynaecologist
Complications of Irregular Periods if untreated
Yes, Irregular Periods causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Irregular Periods is left untreated:
hirsutism
infertility
vaginal bleeding
Procedures for Treatment of Irregular Periods
The following procedures are used to treat Irregular Periods:
Insertion of a hormone-releasing intrauterine device: To treat the menstrual abnormalities
Surgery: For removal of polyps or uterine fibroids
Uterine artery embolization: Helps in blockage of blood flow to the uterus
Endometrial ablation: Helps in cauterizing blood vessels in the endometrial lining of the uterus
Medicines for Irregular Periods
Below is the list of medicines used for Irregular Periods:
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Irregular Periods:
Applying a heating pad to the abdomen: Helps to cope up with the menstrual pain
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Irregular Periods
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Irregular Periods:
Nutritional therapy: Helps in curing eating disorder
Time for Treatment of Irregular Periods
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Irregular Periods to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 3 - 6 months
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Irregular Periods.
