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What Causes Irregular Periods?

Hi there. I wanted to ask your regarding my gynaecologocal health. So I m 21 and since puberty I have been having irregular menstruation that is prolonged menstruation that lasts for weeks or goes up to months. I m 21 right now and it s still happening I don t really know the reason for it so I wanted to know if you can help me with this problem thank you.
Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
The irregular & prolonged menses after starting it for first time
( menarche) is common . It is due to immaturity of sex organs &that takes time in forming peculiar menstrual pattern.But every thing is set within a period of an year & periods then follow a regular pattern.
The irregular periods you have can be due to hormonal problems like-PCOD/thyroid problem/ pituitary problems.
To pin point the cause you need to undergo certain pathological tests like - Hormone assay/thyroid function test/Usg abdomen scan & detailed physical examination.Once the cause is found you can get specific treatment & get your cycles normalized.
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What Causes Irregular Periods?

hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. The irregular & prolonged menses after starting it for first time ( menarche) is common . It is due to immaturity of sex organs &that takes time in forming peculiar menstrual pattern.But every thing is set within a period of an year & periods then follow a regular pattern. The irregular periods you have can be due to hormonal problems like-PCOD/thyroid problem/ pituitary problems. To pin point the cause you need to undergo certain pathological tests like - Hormone assay/thyroid function test/Usg abdomen scan & detailed physical examination.Once the cause is found you can get specific treatment & get your cycles normalized. Thanks