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Is it bad to get irregular periods?
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Depends...: In young pubescent girls in the first couple of years of their period it's normal. If you are a mature woman, if you are having other symptoms (acne, weight gain, pain, cramping, etc.Etc.), or if this is a change from a previous regularity, then you really need evaluation from a gynecologist.
Answered 10/15/2014
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Affects fertility: Irregular periods are caused when your body's signals for ovulation and menstruation get confused by hormonal imbalances that can be related to your thyroid (TSH), pituitary (LH/FSH/prolactin), ovaries (estrogen/progesterone). Many external factors can affect the hormones: malnutrition, stress, obesity, for example. Hormonal contraception can help to regulate your periods, which is healthier.
Answered 5/25/2015
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