what can cause menstrual irregularity?

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Answer 1

Irregular periods: There can be several causes for irregular bleeding. Pregnancy, thyroid issues, pcos, and failure to ovulate are some. The cause depends on how long this has been an issue and other symptoms you have. Consult your doctor for an evaluation.

Answer 2

Blood: Menstrual flow is actually deteriorating 1) fertilized eggs. 2)endometrial lining. 3) cervical mucous. 4) corpus luteum. This bloody discharge is high in iron in various stages of breaking down. Frequent washing with clean warm soapy water is the safest way of eliminating odors.

Answer 3

Periods stopped: Common cause of this is pregnancy. Many other possibilities. Ask your friend to see her family doctor for an examination to determine cause of periods stopping.

Answer 4

Secondary amenorrhea: She appears to have secondary amenorrhea, which is the absence of menses for more than 3 months in a woman with previously normal menstruation. By "unknown reasons" i presume you mean she is not pregnant or taking oral contraceptives. common causes include dieting, extreme weight loss, physical or emotional stress, rigorous exercise, and medical problems like hypothyroidism or pcos. Menopause too.

Answer 5

Hormone imbalance: There are many causes for irregular periods, most commonly it is from ovarian dysfunction and/or hormone imbalance.

Answer 6

Many reasons: 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.

Answer 7

Should be: There is no evidence to the contrary. The most important thing about menstrual cups is that you use them as directed and you follow closely the recommendations for cleaning and storage. They can generally be worn up to 12 hours before emptying, cleaning, and re-inserting. So far, there are no reported cases of toxic shock syndrome. They are an environmentally responsible alternative to tampons.

Answer 8

Yes: Yes, they are safe to use, and even "may save a few trees".

Answer 9

Catches flow...: A menstrual cup is a soft, flexible device that a woman inserts in the vagina to catch her menstrual flow. She empties, rinses, and replaces it as often as needed. It's sort of like a diaphragm in appearance. (please note that you wouldn't use a menstrual cup as a contraceptive; a woman must be fit for the proper diaphragm size, and use the diaphragm with a spermicide for it to be effective!).

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