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What Causes Change In The Menstruation Cycle?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015
Question: My menstrual period comes too early for three months now. Why?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
different possible causes

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

When the period comes in cycles of less than 21 days, it is called polymenorrhea.

There are different causes for polymenorrhea such as: (1)infections

(2)emotional or physical stress

(3)endometriosis

(4)fibroids

(5)side effect of medication

To determine the cause you would need to consider a review by your doctor. He or she would be able to take careful history which may point to one or the above.
Physical examination to assess the uterus, ovaries would also be needed along with imaging eg ultrasound

The treatment would depend on the cause found.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (1 hour later)
Thanks Dr. It is more than 21 days circle, it is 26 days circle instead of 28 days that i used to have. Could be thesame reason?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
not likely related to any significant problem

Detailed Answer:
HI

Sorry about the late reply

Even though your cycle is shorter than what you are normally used to , at 26 days, it would still be considered in the normal range.

It is not likely that this change, because it is 2 days, is due to any significant problem

Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (6 hours later)
Thanks... I dont enjoy sex and dont have urge for sex any more... Nd i sometime get some spots of blood after sex, lately i started loosing my apetite, and gaining weight... Im trying to get pregant for two months now and im taking some prenatal vitamines... I dont have fast digestion, any advice please?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
need pelvic examination

Detailed Answer:
HI

Decreased libido can be related to physical or psychological issues in women.

In terms of physical, the presence of any chronic illness or medication that decreases energy can cause decreased libido
Psychological- stress from home or work environment, depression, relationship issues

In some cases it may be a combination of factors.
Loss of appetite and the decreased libido do indicate that there may be a psychological or emotional aspect.

You may want to consider a food diary to monitor your meals to determine if anything you are using may be contributing to the weight gain

Blood on intercourse should be assessed by your gynaecologist. It can be due to infection, polyps on the cervix or in the uterus, vaginal dryness, changes in the cervix, trauma.
Your doctor can take a look to determine the cause.

If you have no recent papsmear (within last 1 to 2 yrs) then you may need a repeat.
A swab may be done to check for infection if there are any signs/symptoms

IF anything else unclear , feel free to ask
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Change In The Menstruation Cycle?

Brief Answer: different possible causes Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic When the period comes in cycles of less than 21 days, it is called polymenorrhea. There are different causes for polymenorrhea such as: (1)infections (2)emotional or physical stress (3)endometriosis (4)fibroids (5)side effect of medication To determine the cause you would need to consider a review by your doctor. He or she would be able to take careful history which may point to one or the above. Physical examination to assess the uterus, ovaries would also be needed along with imaging eg ultrasound The treatment would depend on the cause found. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions