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Started Getting Irregular And Painful Period. Tested Negative For Infection. What Is Causing This?

Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2013

Question: Hey, about 8 months was when my periods became really irregular and more painful than normal. Lately its been two weeks between periods and last period it was really painful. I went to my GP and she wasn't much help just tested me for an infection which came back all fine.

Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (7 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for the query.
According to your description and your age there is possibility of some hormonal imbalance.
It can occur due to many causes like stress and strain, weight changes, thyroid abnormalities, poly cystic ovary disease etc.
So you once consult gynecologist, undergo physical examination and ultrasound.
After that if she suggests you can go for hormonal profile.
With this workup the possible cause for your problem can be identified and treatment can be given accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sree Gouri SR (18 minutes later)

So you suggest going to a gynecologist? Nothing in my life has changed, its also annoying being really irregular

Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (2 hours later)

Hi,
Yes, better to consult gynecologist. Sometimes hormonal changes may not manifest externally other than causing irregular periods.
Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar