Irregular periods may occur, or very rarely, or, on the contrary, often. Sometimes they do occur quite randomly and combined with other menstrual irregularities. In order to establish the cause of irregular periods, you need to see a gynecologist.
Irregular periods as options rules
Most women of childbearing age Monthly occur regularly. Considered normal length of the menstrual cycle (the time from the first day of the last menstrual period to the first day of the next menstrual period) from 21 to 35 days. The change cycle for several days allowed.
Irregular periods - is the appearance of them through very different periods of time. There are irregular periods when hormonal disorders, since it is carried out hormones regulate the menstrual cycle. Most of these violations occur in young girls during the formation of the menstrual cycle. In most cases, after a menstrual cycle time is set independently. But, nevertheless, it is advisable during the formation of fertility show girl children's gynecologist
Children's gynecologist: why is it needed?
in order to avoid serious violations.
During menopause and decreases the number of female sex hormones estrogen, which leads to the gradual extinction of fertility. By gradually reducing the amount of estrogen at first menstruation become irregular and scanty, and then disappear altogether.
Not just may set a monthly and after birth, the first few cycles may be irregular and usually anovulatory, ie without leaving egg from the ovary.
Irregular periods as a manifestation of pathology
Childbearing age irregular menstruation (except post-natal period) are a sign of pathology. The reasons for irregular menstruation in women of childbearing age may be high physical, emotional and informational load. If regular menstrual cycle is disrupted temporarily by heavy loads, stress or malnutrition, we can try to adjust the mode and power on their own, as well as the causes of stress. If for several menstrual cycles
Menstrual cycle and its characteristics
regular monthly not recovered, you should contact your gynecologist - perhaps their cause was something else.
Another common cause of irregular periods are diseases such as endometriosis and polycystic ovaries. With PCOS
Polycystic ovaries - watch their menstruation
due to decreased secretion of female sex hormones estrogen irregular periods are still scarce. And with endometriosis
Endometriosis - a serious problem with serious consequences
uterus (endometrium sprawl in its muscular layer with cyclical changes of endometriosis sites), by contrast, produces too much estrogen, which leads to irregular heavy menstrual period.
Various diseases of the uterus and its appendages may also cause irregular periods, such as inflammatory, autoimmune (allergic to its own tissues) processes, circulatory disorders of internal female genital organs and so on.
Suppress reproductive function of women of different toxic effects. It is difficult to assess the harm of smoking, drugs and alcohol on the health of women, especially during the formation of the menstrual cycle. Under the influence of toxic substances in the blood circulation of the organs and if time does not take action, it is possible to form a stable infertility.
Of great importance are the uterus and injuries caused, for example, in heavy labor, abortion and some instrumental studies. Violation of the integrity of the uterine wall often leads eventually to the formation of irregular menses and infertility.
How can you help a woman with irregular menstruation
Irregular periods of childbearing age - is a sign of the menstrual cycle, which requires a full examination of women. And for that you need as soon as possible after the onset of such a feature to see a doctor. If irregular periods began with the very beginning of the menstrual cycle and is not established within a few months, the girl also is required to show the gynecologist. This does not mean that it is a violation of the menstrual cycle (it is possible that in the future he will recover on their own), but the observation of a very desirable girl.
Treatment of women held only after a full examination, depending on the diagnosis. This may be the treatment of inflammatory or allergic disorders, hormonal background correction, removal of the tumor and so on.
Irregular periods may have different causes. Sometimes monthly recover on their own, but more often this condition requires medical care.
Galina Romanenko