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Irregular menstrual periods

Description

Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart are known as Irregular menstrual periods.Other examples include missing 3 periods consecutively. Menstrual cycles that are much heavier or lighter, and that last longer than seven or eight days. Periods accompanied by cramping, nausea, pain or vomiting. Spotting or bleeding that happens after periods, following sex or after menopause. 

Causes

Following are the causes of irregular menstrual periods:

Birth control pills 

Stress factors

Endometriosis 

Uterine polyps

Polycystic Ovary syndrome 

Pelvic inflammatory disease 

Premature ovarian insufficiency 

Other causes include:

Ectopic pregnancy

Cervical cancer or Uterine cancer

Risk factors

Following are some risk factors 

Pregnancy, breast feeding, stress, too much exercise, certain medications  or changing birth control pills, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or underactive thyroid.

Symptoms
  • Spotting or bleeding between periods 
  • Excessive bleeding during periods
  • Bleeding during sexual intercourse
  • Bleeding after menopause
Diagnosis

The doctor will take your medical history and ask questions about your menstrual cycle. Some tests might be done depending on severity, which are as follows:

  • Vaginal cultures 
  • Pelvic ultrasound examination 
  • Blood tests (to rule out anemia)
  • An endometrial biopsy 
When to consult a doctor?

When menstrual periods become irregular, periods lasting way longer than usual (20 days), side effects worsen.

Available Medicine for Irregular menstrual periods

Depio Provera 150mg/ml

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Famila 150mg

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Medrosterona 150mg/ml

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Medrosterona 500mg

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Magestron 150mg/ml

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Depotone 150mg

Rs.159

Greenstar

Depotone 150 mg

Rs.159

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