Dear Anon, since you did not disclose your age on your posting, I will go by an assumption that you are younger than a perimenopause or menopause woman's age. So based on that here is what I can share with you, irregularity in menstrual periods have a variation that may indicate the beginning of perimenopause or a disruption of the natural chain of hormonal events that controls menstruation. A wide variety of factors can be responsible for irregular periods, among them:
Significant weight gain or loss
Over-exercise
Poor nutrition (or a diet too high in carbohydrates)
Smoking
Drug use
Caffeine
Excessive alcohol use (interfering with how the liver metabolizes estrogen and progesterone)
Eating disorders
Increased stress
Polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance
Uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis)
Hormonal imbalance related to perimenopause
Medications
Chemotherapy
Recent childbirth, miscarriage, or D&C
Breastfeeding
As you can see, there are many different reasons a woman can experience an irregular menstrual cycle. Noticed those listed above that have a direct link to nutrition. For example, a diet on high carbohydrates is listed as one possible reason for irregular periods; alcohol and caffeine are also possible causes. I hope that you consult a doctor if this continues after making adjustments to your diet.
1. Have a complete physical, including evaluations of thyroid function and blood pressure. Also, a complete blood count (CBC) test is quite important for the diagnosis of anemia.
2. A pelvic exam is critical to rule out any uterine abnormality, a cervical polyp or fibroid, or a uterine infection.
3. If you are trying to become pregnant, consult with a fertility specialist or a qualified ob/gyn practitioner for further testing.
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Dear Anon, since you did not disclose your age on your posting, I will go by an assumption that you are younger than a perimenopause or menopause woman's age. So based on that here is what I can share with you, irregularity in menstrual periods have a variation that may indicate the beginning of perimenopause or a disruption of the natural chain of hormonal events that controls menstruation. A wide variety of factors can be responsible for irregular periods, among them:
Significant weight gain or loss
Over-exercise
Poor nutrition (or a diet too high in carbohydrates)
Smoking
Drug use
Caffeine
Excessive alcohol use (interfering with how the liver metabolizes estrogen and progesterone)
Eating disorders
Increased stress
Polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance
Uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis)
Hormonal imbalance related to perimenopause
Medications
Chemotherapy
Recent childbirth, miscarriage, or D&C
Breastfeeding
As you can see, there are many different reasons a woman can experience an irregular menstrual cycle. Noticed those listed above that have a direct link to nutrition. For example, a diet on high carbohydrates is listed as one possible reason for irregular periods; alcohol and caffeine are also possible causes. I hope that you consult a doctor if this continues after making adjustments to your diet.
1. Have a complete physical, including evaluations of thyroid function and blood pressure. Also, a complete blood count (CBC) test is quite important for the diagnosis of anemia.
2. A pelvic exam is critical to rule out any uterine abnormality, a cervical polyp or fibroid, or a uterine infection.
3. If you are trying to become pregnant, consult with a fertility specialist or a qualified ob/gyn practitioner for further testing.
December 16, 2008 - 12:57amThis Comment
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