Irregular menstruation or cessation of menstruation

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The onset of periods in women starts from the age of 10 to 16 and continues until the age of 45 to 50. This process, which is one of the main signs of the development of puberty in women, is a part of the menstrual cycle.

The irregular menstruation cycle includes the process of ovulation and the destruction of the uterine wall called the endometrium every month and the exit of the destroyed wall along with the egg from the vagina.

Menstruation or irregular menstruation can occur for a number of reasons, including the following:
1: Pregnancy

2: PCO, polycystic ovary syndrome, which is the most common cause of irregular periods. In women with PCO, the ovaries produce high amounts of male hormone, which disrupts women’s menstruation, causes excessive facial hair, acne, and weight problems.

3: Decreasing the body’s energy resources due to too much heavy exercise, being under a lot of stress, eating disorders (overeating or mental undereating), burning more calories than taking them.

4: Increasing the amount of prolactin: Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which is a small organ at the base of the brain.

5: Premature menopause: Menopause is the time in the life cycle when periods stop naturally. It usually occurs between the ages of 45-55. In some women, it can happen much earlier under the age of 40. It is when the ovaries leave the egg production cycle earlier than normal.

6: Types of Hormonal Birth Control Pills (OCPS): Some birth control pills can cause amenorrhea or cessation of menstruation or irregular menstruation. Most cases of this condition occur with pills that only contain the hormone progesterone. Like the mini pills that are used in breastfeeding. Implantation pills that contain progesterone alone.

7: Progesterone IUDs

8: It also occurs in birth control pills that contain lower amounts of estrogen. As long as you take these pills on a daily basis, these conditions will happen.

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Do you need to see a doctor?

  • If there are any of the following, you should be seen by a doctor:
  • If you are over 15 years old and have not had your period yet. (Irregular menstruation)
    You used to get your period, but now you haven’t had your period for more than 3 months.
  • More than 45 days have passed since your period.

Other signs to look out for:

Be sure to tell your doctor if you have the following.

  • The possibility of being pregnant
  • Family history of irregular periods
  • Having excess hair, acne on the chest and face
  • Weight gain and difficulty in losing weight and lowering it
  • Flushing, like a hot wave that starts in the chest and face and moves to the whole body.
  • Night sweats are hot flushes and sweating that occur during sleep.
  • Headache with vision problems that just happened.
  • Discharge of milk from the breast
  • Bed pressure is too much stress
  • Have recent weight loss.
  • Exercising more than you are used to.
  • A change in the amount or type of food you eat.
  • Taking any kind of medicine, vegetables or vitamins

Should we do the test?

Your doctor will decide what type of test you need based on your age, symptoms, and condition.

The 4 tests that the doctor usually performs in the case of menstrual interruption or Irregular menstruation include the following:

  • Pregnancy test, pregnancy is the most common cause of amenorrhea.
  • blood test
  • Ultrasound of the pelvis, ultrasound of the uterus, cervix, vagina to diagnose disorders of these parts
  • MRI of the brain, this method identifies pituitary disorders
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Treatments related to cessation of menstruation or irregular menstruation:

The time of these cases depends on the cause of the period interruption. Treatments include:

  • Use OCP birth control pills to get regular periods
  • Lose weight if you gain weight.
  • Using medicine to help you get pregnant if you have trouble getting pregnant.
  • Change in lifestyle means change in exercise and food such as:
  • Consume more calories
  • Gain weight if you are underweight
  • If you do heavy exercise, change this method and exercise lighter
  • Reducing stress
  • Using medicine to reduce hot flashes or if you are likely to experience early menopause. (If you are going through early menopause)
  • Using medication to reduce prolactin levels (if the pituitary gland produces too much prolactin)

Is it possible to prevent or prevent irregular periods?

Yes, with proper nutrition and having the ideal weight, being thin or fat can cause irregular periods.