Understanding Symptoms of Menstruation Irregularities

Have the dates on the calendar gone erratic with your periods?  Are you frustrated and curious at the same time?  Calm down!  And learn what could have happened.  

Normally, women have periods after an interval of every four weeks that could be somewhere around 21 to 35 days.  Even if it doesn’t, you don’t have to panic.  It is absolutely okay if your periods have decided to be a bit flexible in certain months.  To be sure about menstruation cycle, you must first know how to calculate it.  Your calculation of mensuration cycle can begin by counting from the first day of your period until the first day when your next period begins which should be around 28 days, plus or minus seven days.   Most menstrual bleeding lasts for three to seven days.  

Synopsis of your Symptoms

You can identify if your periods are irregular if you are facing any of the following symptoms on a regular basis.  On the basis of these symptoms, you can consult a gynaecologist.

Frequent variation in menstruation cycle

It is considered normal for teens dealing with puberty and ladies dealing with menopause to undergo broader variation in menstruation cycle length.  However, ladies between the age group of 20 to 40 years usually get periods consistently at a regular interval of time.   If you are facing wide variation in menstruation cycle for more than three months in a row, you could be having irregularity in periods.  

·Frequent variation in menstrual bleeding days

The days of menstrual bleeding varies from woman to woman.  Usually, females bleed for as minimum as three days till seven days at the maximum.  However, if you past the 10-day mark or stop bleeding within a day or so, and this occurs for consecutive three months, you could be suffering from Irregularity in menstruation.

 Frequent variation in flow of blood

Sometimes, it so happens that you find that your periods are getting scantier.  On the other hand, some of you could be bleeding excessively than usual during your period.  The frequent variation in the flow and quantity of blood could be a sign of irregular period.

Pause the Cause

There are several reasons that are responsible for causing irregular menstruation.  The prime culprit for irregularity in periods could be due to change in the hormones, estrogen and progesterone.  If you know the cause of your period problem, you can find medical solution to pause complications.

  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid glands)
  • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid glands)
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Fibroids
  • Consumption of birth control pills or equivalent medication
  • Having an intrauterine device (IUD)
  • Development of cysts or tumours
  • Chemotherapy
  • Excessive dieting or exercise
  • Tension and anxiety
  • Obstruction or malformation in the genital tract
  • Thickening of or polyps on the uterine lining
  • Puberty or menopause

Sometimes, it is considered normal even if you miss your periods once in a while.  However, it becomes a matter of concern if missing periods become a common feature.  Consult a doctor if you are feeling discomfort or there is a gap of three months or so.