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I am having heavy irregular period; what could be happening?
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Many possibilities: Heavy irregular bleeding could be due to a hormonal balance, fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts, or even a uterine cancer or cervical cancer. You should see your gynecologist for a complete evaluation.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Irregular periods: Reasons for irregularity include weight gain or loss, breastfeeding, alcohol use, eating disorders, marked emotional stress, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, cervical polyps, polycystic ovarian syndrome, excessive exercise & pregnancy. When a girl has just started menstruating & around the time of menopause periods can be irregular.
Answered 5/26/2015
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