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What Causes Changes In Menstrual Cycle?
Question: Hi just wondering why my regular 28 day cycle changed last month to about 35 days, & also I had just spotting afew days before my original period was due, have been sexually active but not on fertile days, my period came a week late, have taken 1 pregnancy test was negative.
Brief Answer:
WAIT FOR 2 CYCLES BEFORE EVALUATION
Detailed Answer:
Hello
THanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Once in a while, a period might be earlier or later than normal, do not worry.
Also, there are certain factors that can precipitate it - stress, anxiety, unaccustomed exercise, weight changes, travelling, late nights, excessive smoking or drinking , erratic eating or sleeping habits etc.
When have you taken the pregnancy test, on what day of your cycle ?
If pregnancy is reasonably ruled out , stop worrying.
Wait for a couple of cycles more.
IF the irregularity and spotting persists, you should seek a Gynecological opinion.
THis would involve an internal exam, a pelvic ultrasound scan, a Pap smear and hormonal assay ( FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OGTT, DHEAS, Free testosterone ).
It would highlight any potential causes such as fibroids, polyps, cervical lesions, ovarian cysts etc.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
WAIT FOR 2 CYCLES BEFORE EVALUATION
Detailed Answer:
Hello
THanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Once in a while, a period might be earlier or later than normal, do not worry.
Also, there are certain factors that can precipitate it - stress, anxiety, unaccustomed exercise, weight changes, travelling, late nights, excessive smoking or drinking , erratic eating or sleeping habits etc.
When have you taken the pregnancy test, on what day of your cycle ?
If pregnancy is reasonably ruled out , stop worrying.
Wait for a couple of cycles more.
IF the irregularity and spotting persists, you should seek a Gynecological opinion.
THis would involve an internal exam, a pelvic ultrasound scan, a Pap smear and hormonal assay ( FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, OGTT, DHEAS, Free testosterone ).
It would highlight any potential causes such as fibroids, polyps, cervical lesions, ovarian cysts etc.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Ok thanks, I took pregnancy test about a week after I had late period, and I have XXXXXXX working a lot shifts & late night shifts. Just waiting to see if I get my period in about 2 weeks time. Also another question now that my cycle has changed do I ovulate at a later date now?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
YES, OVULATION WOULD BE LATE ACCORDINGLY
Detailed Answer:
Then the test is pretty much reliable, it was not taken too early.
I think it is just a mild hormonal disturbance due to stress and late nights.
Wait and see for a couple of cycles more.
With irregular cycles and spotting , ovulation too is pretty much unpredictable.
Generally ovulation happens 14 days after your period, so you can have a rough estimate.
Take care.
YES, OVULATION WOULD BE LATE ACCORDINGLY
Detailed Answer:
Then the test is pretty much reliable, it was not taken too early.
I think it is just a mild hormonal disturbance due to stress and late nights.
Wait and see for a couple of cycles more.
With irregular cycles and spotting , ovulation too is pretty much unpredictable.
Generally ovulation happens 14 days after your period, so you can have a rough estimate.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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