Causes of Irregular Periods
December 23rd, 2009 | by admin |
There are many factors which are responsible for irregular periods some of them you can find in following article.
* A woman can have irregular periods due to significant weight loss or weight gain.
* Over exercise can also result in irregular menstruation.
* Poor nutrition and diet which is rich in carbohydrates is also related to hormonal imbalance and menstrual disturbances.
* Some drugs can also cause irregularities in menstruation.
* Many women who are smokers experience irregular periods.
* Excessive intake of coffee is also a cause of irregular menstruation.
* Some specific drugs can also cause menstrual irregularities.
* Use of excessive alcohol can also disturb hormonal metabolism which also disturbs menstrual cycle.
* Drug abusers can also have some irregularities in their periods.
* Some eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa also cause menstrual cycle irregularities.
* In some cases increased stress is cause of irregular menstruation.
* A disease called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can cause estrogen dominance in the blood which can be the cause of irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
* One of the cause can be uterine abnormalities like polyps, cysts, fibroids and endometriosis.
* Recent child birth or miscarriage are also one of the causes of irregularity.
* Some women have period irregularities when they breast feeding.
* There can be some changes in menstrual cycle if there is beginning of menopause in a woman.
The above reasons can cause irregularities in menstrual cycle. If you find some reasons of irregular periods in yourself or your relatives and friend then it is a good idea to visit your doctor.
jitesh
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7 Responses to “Causes of Irregular Periods”
By Beck on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
What causes irregular periods in anorexic girls?
I am wondering about the biology behind it, please and thank you (:
By S. on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Probably because they are too underweight to carry a baby. Weight gain, weight loss, stress, and illness can cause irregular periods.
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Knowledge in Women’s Health & Studies.
By cat lady on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
The female body’s goal is to get pregnant and carry the baby to term. The body is programmed to know if it can carry a baby to term safely. To do so, the body must be of a certain weight, so it can sustain a new life for over 9 months. In underweight girls, the body thinks (correctly!) that it cannot sustain a baby. Therefore, the menstrual cycle stops, so even if the girl has intercourse, she will not become pregnant.
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By Kayla on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
because of their unsteady weight. one day they’ll way 110 and then 2 weeks after 90 its too much for their menstrual system to keep up with and its a disgusting thing to be anerexic
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By Desiree on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
you need to maintain a body fat percentage of at least 10-11% to stay fertile (ie get period) less body fat will not sustain new life.
Which is why I was so confused when Nicole Ritchie got pregnant the first time. I mean she was thinspiration for so many anas.
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By kimi_kami on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Lack of energy.
Your body needs a certain amount of calories to maintain a regular cycle. The body cuts off unneeded organs when it doesn’t have enough energy; in this case, it basically shuts down your ovaries.
If you’ve got no calories or little to no body fat, your ovaries don’t function correctly. Sometimes they don’t function at all.
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By Alexandra S on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
It’s because there is not enough fat stored in the body to regulate horomone level in the brain therefore your body reacts to a state of shock, and your brain systematically halts the menstrual cycle to repair other damages that you have done to yourself, if your anorexic of course. But girls who are underweight and still eat healthy can still get their periods and have children. I’m naturally slender at 5′6" and 105 and I still get my period. You just have to eat healthy. Plus its nice I can snack more than most people.
Hope this helps
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