Irregular Period is when the length of the cycle is more than 35 days, or if the duration varies.
Causes:
1.Hormonal Influences– Life cycle changes that influence the hormonal balance include puberty, menopause, pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding.
2.Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)- It is a condition in which a number of small, fluid –filled sacs known as cysts develop in the ovaries. Symptoms include irregular or no periods, obesity, acne and excess hair growth.
3.Thyroid disorder – which can cause irregular periods. The thyroid gland produces hormones that affect the body’s metabolism.
4.Endometriosis-It is a condition in which cells that are normally found inside the uterus, called endometrial cells, grow outside it, causing severe pain, irregular periods and infertility.
5.Pelvic Inflammatory Disease– Which is an infection of the female reproductive system. There are many symptoms and they including bleeding between periods and after sex.