irregular periods All FAQ

Periods are considered to be irregular if the time period between two menstrual cycle is more than 38 days. Such a condition of irregular periods can arise due to various causes like hormonal imbalance or an underlying medical condition.Thus, it becomes necessary to visit a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment of irregular periods.

It is not normal to not have periods for 3 consecutive months if you are not pregnant. It can be a sign of an underlying menstrual problem like irregular periods or amenorrhea (absense of periods) due to factors like hormonal imbalance, body weight, physical activities,etc. Thus, in such a case, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist without delay.

Yes, it is possible to treat irregular periods without medication by following an active lifestyle, exercising regularly and eating a nutrient and fiber rich diet can prove to be effective in treating irregular periods without medication. However, if the cause of irregular periods is an underlying medical condition like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc, medication is required to regulate periods.

Yes, it is possible to cure irregular periods by implementing some lifestyle and dietary changes that are recommended by the gynecologist. Leaving irregular periods untreated or unattended can cause infertility issues.

For irregular periods, you need to visit a doctor if you experience any of the following conditions: ||- If you do not have periods for more than 90 days in a row ||- Your cycle is shorter than 21 days

Usually, irregular periods do not cause infertility but it does cause difficulty in getting pregnant due to irregularity in the ovulation. So, yes, women with irregular periods can conceive but they might have to try harder and seek doctor’s help for the same.

The chances of getting pregnant with irregular periods are much lower than a woman with regular periods. Having regular unprotected sex in every 2-3 days is highly advised in the cases of irregular periods. Also, taking advise from an experienced gynecologist is also helpful in the better planning of pregnancy with irregular periods.

Low intensity exercises and full body stretching are very helpful for irregular peiods. Also, simple yoga poses such as Dhanurasana (Bow pose), Ustrasana (Camel pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Malasana (Garland pose) are some of the best yoga poses for irregular periods.

Women with irregular menstrual cycle who are obese or overweight are advised to lose some weight to maintain a healthy body weight. Doing so helps in restoring the hormonal balance significantly and regulate the period cycle.

Following foods are beneficial in regulating periods: ||- Ginger ||- Cinnamon ||- Aloe vera ||- Turmeric ||- Unripe papaya ||- Pineapple ||- Carom seeds ||- Parsley

Common signs of irregular periods are: ||-Period cycle which is shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days ||- Not having periods for 3 or more consecutive months ||- Abnormally light or heavy menstrual bleeding ||- Prolonged periods lasting for more than 7 days ||- Facing symptoms like extreme pain, cramps or nausea along with periods

There are various factors that can cause irregular periods:|| – Side effects of some medications ||- Exercising excessively ||- Being obese or having too low body weight ||- Hormonal imbalance ( of estrogen and progesterone levels) ||- Low levels of thyroid hormone in the body

Being stressed can cause hormonal changes and even lead to irregular periods. This happens because stress hormone named cortisol directly affects estrogen and progesterone levels in the body.

Irregular periods itself are not a heriditary problem. However, irregular periods are often a sign of heriditary or genetic medical conditions like PCOS.

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