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What Causes Sudden Change In Menstrual Cycle?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jun 2016

Question: Hi. Just a question- i usually get my menstrual cycle for about 4-5 days but this past month it only lasted 3-4 days. It came at the usual time but i did notice right side cramping about a week before. Now its back as well and my period is over. I do notice that when i fly this sometimes shortens my period. Not sure if theres actually a correlation. But is a shorter cycle ok? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need additional info.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for writing to us. Let me know few things:

1) What is your last date of period? Did your cycle regular or irregular?

2) What is the duration of cycle - 28- 30 days or more?

3) Do you check for anemia or thyroid disorder? Current weight?

4) Do you have any systemic disease - hypertension or diabetes? Constipation?

5) Do you get abdominal cramp or back pain in each cycle? Are you sexually active currently?

I will be looking forward for your earliest response to give proper suggestion.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (11 minutes later)

Hi. My last period was april 10th and the most current one was may 8th. I havent been checked for anemia- only a fee months ago and things were fine. Is this a sign of anemia?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly normal. Do some investigations for evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for some added information.

In my opinion, shifting of period flow from 4-5 days to 3-4 days is quite normal as your cycle is quite regular. Long journey, mental stress, hormonal imbalance, dehydration, weight gain etc are associated factors.

Some other underlying cause could be ovarian cyst, anemia, pelvic or vaginal infection, thyroid disorder, high prolactin level etc.

I would order to undergo complete hormone profile (includes LH/ FSH, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid profile, serum prolactin) and Hemoglobin %. One pelvic ultrasound scan is also advisable. These will help to evaluate properly.

Take healthy diet with IRON supplements, drink more water or fluid to stay more hydrated, avoid stress or emotional upset, need adequate sound sleep and maintain genital hygiene.

Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.

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Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

I actually have lost weight recently about 15 pounds so that cpuld have contributed.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Weight loss is another factor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Welcome back again.

1) Yes, recent weight loss is also a contributory factor for disturbance of period flow.

2) In that case, you should take healthy nutritious diet with IRON added foods or protein supplement. You should maintain a standard weight.

Hope, it helps for your information. Good luck and take care.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar