The normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 days to 35 days. A period is considered irregular if it occurs less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart.
So if the number of days between stopping and starting your period is significantly different each month, your period is irregular.
Below are 6 causes of irregular period
1. CHRONIC STRESS
Stress can affect a woman’s hormone balance which can cause irregular periods. Seek ways to reduce stress and relax better.
2. BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
Going on and off birth control pills can affect menstruation. Going on a pill can cause a woman to miss periods or have less or more frequent periods. Some women have irregular or missed periods for up to six months after discontinuing birth control pills.
3. EXTREME EXERCISE
Exercise is good for everyone as it helps keep us healthy but extreme exercise can cause women to have irregular periods.
4. GAINING OR LOSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WEIGHT
Gaining or losing a significant amount of weight can cause irregular periods. Being underweight, whether from dieting or illness can also cause irregular period.
5. PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) is a bacterial infection that can cause irregular periods. The bacteria causing PID can be gotten through sex, abortion or childbirth.
6. POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)
PCOS is a medical condition that causes cysts to form on ovaries, which can prevent eggs from maturing, and so ovulation may not take place consistently. Women with PCOS usually have a history of irregular periods.
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