Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Irregular Menstrual Cycle After Having Acupuncture?
Question: My bleeding pattern has really changed it is varying for 15 days to 21 days surely this is not right. I am under a fertility specialist who says everything is fine though I can not conceive and my periods have gone so mad.
Everything has gone mad since I had acupuncture can this be the cause. I have stopped acupuncture now.
April 2015
9th April – 13th April (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 4th March – 8th April = 31 days
MAY 2015
8th May – 12th May (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 9th April – 7th May = 29 days
Started Acupuncture
XXXXXXX 2015
3rd XXXXXXX – 8th XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding) 2nd XXXXXXX spotty pink, cycle day 1,2 only pink when wipe, cycle day 3,4 red bleeding but only requiring 1 towel, cycle day 5,6 pink/brown discharge
Cycle 8th May – 2nd XXXXXXX = 26 days
16th XXXXXXX – 21st XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding)
Cycle 3rd XXXXXXX – 15th XXXXXXX = 13 days
JULY 2015
1ST July – 5th July (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 16th XXXXXXX – 30th XXXXXXX = 15 days
Finished Acupuncture
JULY 2015
22nd July – 26th July (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 1st July – 21st July = 21 days
AUGUST 2015
11th August – ( days bleeding)
Cycle 22nd July – 10th August = 20 days
Everything has gone mad since I had acupuncture can this be the cause. I have stopped acupuncture now.
April 2015
9th April – 13th April (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 4th March – 8th April = 31 days
MAY 2015
8th May – 12th May (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 9th April – 7th May = 29 days
Started Acupuncture
XXXXXXX 2015
3rd XXXXXXX – 8th XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding) 2nd XXXXXXX spotty pink, cycle day 1,2 only pink when wipe, cycle day 3,4 red bleeding but only requiring 1 towel, cycle day 5,6 pink/brown discharge
Cycle 8th May – 2nd XXXXXXX = 26 days
16th XXXXXXX – 21st XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding)
Cycle 3rd XXXXXXX – 15th XXXXXXX = 13 days
JULY 2015
1ST July – 5th July (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 16th XXXXXXX – 30th XXXXXXX = 15 days
Finished Acupuncture
JULY 2015
22nd July – 26th July (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 1st July – 21st July = 21 days
AUGUST 2015
11th August – ( days bleeding)
Cycle 22nd July – 10th August = 20 days
Brief Answer:
Need more information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concern.
The menstrual cycle between 21-35 days considered normal and it can change cycle to cycle or depend upon so many factors.
The menstrual cycle regulate by hormonal changes so it can change by so many factors which can cause hormonal changes.
It can change due to stress,anxiety, weight changes, diet changes, exercise, illness,medications, pills,PCOD, fibroid,thyroid disorder and infection.
In your case it can change due to acupuncture, stress or fertility treatment .
But before giving my opinion I want to ask a few questions from you.
Are you suffering from any associated symptoms?
What treatment you are taking for asthma and for how long?
Have you done any investigations?
Please revert back to me with my answers.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Need more information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concern.
The menstrual cycle between 21-35 days considered normal and it can change cycle to cycle or depend upon so many factors.
The menstrual cycle regulate by hormonal changes so it can change by so many factors which can cause hormonal changes.
It can change due to stress,anxiety, weight changes, diet changes, exercise, illness,medications, pills,PCOD, fibroid,thyroid disorder and infection.
In your case it can change due to acupuncture, stress or fertility treatment .
But before giving my opinion I want to ask a few questions from you.
Are you suffering from any associated symptoms?
What treatment you are taking for asthma and for how long?
Have you done any investigations?
Please revert back to me with my answers.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My main problem is I am trying to conceive but am not getting anywhere, I have been to see a Fertility Specialist who has done various tests that have been normal including my Husband semen analysis. I have always had a regular cycle up until having acupuncture. I have now stopped acupuncture so do you see my cycle go back regular. Please find below my cycle. I am aware I missed a period but I understand we can all miss from time to time. I would greatly appreciate your feedback once you have read the following:
How on earth can I get pregnant with a cycle like this:
JANUARY 2015
23rd January - 27th January (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 24th December – 22nd January = 30 days (Happy with this Cycle)
FEBRUARY 2015
NO PERIOD
I am not having any fertility treatment as I have been told I can conceive naturally but I dont know how after 2 years of trying and periods so eratic. I am devastated. Chlamydia screening and other swabs were all normal.
March 2015
4th March – 8th March (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 23rd January – 3rd March = 41 days (? cycle for being too long)
April 2015
9th April – 13th April (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 4th March – 8th April = 31 days (happy with this cycle)
MAY 2015
8th May – 12th May (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 9th April – 7th May = 29 days (happy with this cycle)
Started Acupuncture XXXXXXX 2015
3rd XXXXXXX – 8th XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding) 2nd XXXXXXX spotty pink, cycle day 1,2 only pink when wipe, cycle day 3,4 red bleeding but only requiring 1 towel, cycle day 5,6 pink/brown discharge
Cycle 8th May – 2nd XXXXXXX = 26 days (cycle quite happy with)
16th XXXXXXX – 21st XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding)
Cycle 3rd XXXXXXX – 15th XXXXXXX = 13 days (what is going on?)
JULY 2015
1ST July – 5th July (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 16th XXXXXXX – 30th XXXXXXX = 15 days (what is going on)
At this point I decided to finish Acupuncture
JULY 2015
22nd – ( days bleeding)
Cycle 1st July – 21st July = 21 days
(Is this my own cycle trying to come back as it has reached 21 days after leaving acupuncture alone)
I am seeing a Fertility Specialist who has run all kinds of tests and there is nothing wrong. No PCOS, no nothing
Blood results are as follows: Estrogen 115, LH 1.7, FSH 5.6 (taken on Day 2 of cycle)
Ultrasound scan shows multiple follicles and endometrial thickness of 8.4mm.
Husband semen analysis also normal
How on earth can I get pregnant with a cycle like this:
JANUARY 2015
23rd January - 27th January (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 24th December – 22nd January = 30 days (Happy with this Cycle)
FEBRUARY 2015
NO PERIOD
I am not having any fertility treatment as I have been told I can conceive naturally but I dont know how after 2 years of trying and periods so eratic. I am devastated. Chlamydia screening and other swabs were all normal.
March 2015
4th March – 8th March (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 23rd January – 3rd March = 41 days (? cycle for being too long)
April 2015
9th April – 13th April (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 4th March – 8th April = 31 days (happy with this cycle)
MAY 2015
8th May – 12th May (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 9th April – 7th May = 29 days (happy with this cycle)
Started Acupuncture XXXXXXX 2015
3rd XXXXXXX – 8th XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding) 2nd XXXXXXX spotty pink, cycle day 1,2 only pink when wipe, cycle day 3,4 red bleeding but only requiring 1 towel, cycle day 5,6 pink/brown discharge
Cycle 8th May – 2nd XXXXXXX = 26 days (cycle quite happy with)
16th XXXXXXX – 21st XXXXXXX (6 days bleeding)
Cycle 3rd XXXXXXX – 15th XXXXXXX = 13 days (what is going on?)
JULY 2015
1ST July – 5th July (5 days bleeding)
Cycle 16th XXXXXXX – 30th XXXXXXX = 15 days (what is going on)
At this point I decided to finish Acupuncture
JULY 2015
22nd – ( days bleeding)
Cycle 1st July – 21st July = 21 days
(Is this my own cycle trying to come back as it has reached 21 days after leaving acupuncture alone)
I am seeing a Fertility Specialist who has run all kinds of tests and there is nothing wrong. No PCOS, no nothing
Blood results are as follows: Estrogen 115, LH 1.7, FSH 5.6 (taken on Day 2 of cycle)
Ultrasound scan shows multiple follicles and endometrial thickness of 8.4mm.
Husband semen analysis also normal
Brief Answer:
Period may disturbed due to acupuncture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sorry for the delay in my response.
I have gone through your period cycles and it is showing disturbance during acupuncture.
Now as you stopped acupuncture they are going on there normal trends.
After trying 2 yrs.naturally without any success why you are not trying any fertility treatment.
As sometimes everything is normal and still there is difficulty in getting pregnant.
So better to consult a Gynecologist and discuss about fertility treatment.
Do sex on every alternate day during your fertile period, do some yoga and meditation to relieve stress,do some exercise and maintain your weight,take folic acid tablet.
These above mentioned method are useful to conceive fast.
Good luck.
Regards
Period may disturbed due to acupuncture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sorry for the delay in my response.
I have gone through your period cycles and it is showing disturbance during acupuncture.
Now as you stopped acupuncture they are going on there normal trends.
After trying 2 yrs.naturally without any success why you are not trying any fertility treatment.
As sometimes everything is normal and still there is difficulty in getting pregnant.
So better to consult a Gynecologist and discuss about fertility treatment.
Do sex on every alternate day during your fertile period, do some yoga and meditation to relieve stress,do some exercise and maintain your weight,take folic acid tablet.
These above mentioned method are useful to conceive fast.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
I cant be referred for fertility treatment until i lose weight. I am trying hard to bring my bmi down it was 46 and now 43 so still trying. I have to get bmi to 35 which means i have to lose about 3 stone. Looking at my blood results is time running out for me. My reserve is 5.6. Ddo you really see acupuncture could be my problem.
We have only had regular intercourse for past 3 months so is there still hope for me to conceive naturally x
Will my cycle come back naturally on its own?
We have only had regular intercourse for past 3 months so is there still hope for me to conceive naturally x
Will my cycle come back naturally on its own?
Brief Answer:
Yes,they will come back naturally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for the long delay in my response.
Yes,overweight is a very important part of concern in your case because overweight itself decrease fertility due to hormonal imbalance.
Are you suffering from PCOD?
You should reduce your weight through exercise and diet control.
Your ovarian reserve is fine and as only 3 months passed since you are regular,so you can try for 3 more months before going for fertility treatment.
But meanwhile you should reduce your weight.
Yes, I do see your cycle become regular naturally in future if you can work hard to bring weight down; because after seeing your pattern it is very clear that it is disturbed due to acupuncture.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Yes,they will come back naturally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for the long delay in my response.
Yes,overweight is a very important part of concern in your case because overweight itself decrease fertility due to hormonal imbalance.
Are you suffering from PCOD?
You should reduce your weight through exercise and diet control.
Your ovarian reserve is fine and as only 3 months passed since you are regular,so you can try for 3 more months before going for fertility treatment.
But meanwhile you should reduce your weight.
Yes, I do see your cycle become regular naturally in future if you can work hard to bring weight down; because after seeing your pattern it is very clear that it is disturbed due to acupuncture.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
