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IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLE-WHY IS IT HAPPENING TO ME AND WHAT SHOULD I DO

IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLE-WHY IS IT HAPPENING TO ME AND WHAT SHOULD I DO


Question 1

What are the most common reasons for having irregular menstrual cycle?

Answer

Having irregular menstrual cycle is a very common complaint. Either the menses come very late or the bleeding is not proper.
The most common reasons for this type of clinical picture are hormonal imbalance.
-Thyroid hormone is less-hypothyroidism
-PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome- Imbalance of multiple hormones like LH( Leutinizing Hormone) and FSH( Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
-Prolactin hormone is high- hyperprolactinemia.


Question 2

What are the required tests and treatment for irregular menses?

Answer

-Your Gynaecologist will suggest some hormonal tests in blood. An ultrasound of pelvis will also be suggested.
-Depending on the test results, hormonal treatment of 3-6 months duration may be suggested to you

By
Dr. Himani Gupta
Gynecologist
Ph: 7506027299
 
Email - mygynaecworld@gmail.com
Web- www.mygynaecworld.com
Mother n Care Clinic.
Shri Row House.
F 44/30. Sector -12.
Near Shivaji Chowk.
Near Sanjeevan Hospital

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD




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