Irregular rules: causes and treatment to achieve pregnancy
The menstrual cycle of the woman is usually 28 days, from the first day of the month rule, to the first day of the following month's rule, but this that in some women it works like a Swiss watch; in others it may oscillate between 21 and 35 days , making us crazy and worrying a lot. However, this os
The menstrual cycle of the woman is usually 28 days, from the first day of the month rule, to the first day of the following month's rule, but this that in some women it works like a Swiss watch; in others it may oscillate between 21 and 35 days, making us crazy and worrying a lot.
However, this oscillation is normal; The problem appears when these rules do not keep a specific time pattern and are irregular from month to month, or exceed the established normal limits, either above or below.
We explain what are the possible causes of irregular rules and treatment to achieve pregnancy. Irregular rules: causes and treatment to achieve pregnancyThere are times in our lives where the
rule may be irregular
, such as the stage of adolescence, in which 50% of adolescents have menstrual disorders during the two first years after the arrival of the first rule; and in premenopause, around 45 years old. However, in general it can be considered that a woman has a regular menstruation if her period isbetween 21 and 35 days
each month, although between one month and another there is a difference of 2 or 3 days. Then, when do we consider that there is an irregular rule?
- When menstrual cycles vary from month to month
more than 2 or 3 days. - If they are excessively short menstrual cycles, that is, less than 21 days, what is called polymenorrhea
. - If the menstrual cycles are every more than 35 days, what is known asoligomenorrhea
. - If there is an absence of a rule oramenorrhea
. In all these cases we must consult with a gynecologist, since the possible causes of these menstrual alterations can vary a lot.What are the most common causes of irregular rules?
1- Stress, anxiety or emotional problems, which affect us on a hormonal level.
2- Eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, or a too exhaustive regimen that causes us to lose weight sharply.
3- Disorders
hormonal
. 4- Ovulation disorders, as is the case of the polycystic ovary.5- Problems associated with thyroid malfunction or diabetes.
How can irregular rules affect us?
If we want to get pregnant it will be much more complicated because we will not know the exact date of our ovulations, or even if there are any.
On the other hand, depending on the cause that motivates the
irregular rule,
may carry other problems such as an increase in hair, breast reduction, absence of ovulation ... Treatments for irregular menstruation Evidently, there is no treatment general for everything, but depending on the cause will be the treatment.
For example, if the cause is stress, it will be enough to rest and have a
lifestyle
more relaxed so that your rules are regulated again. But if it is polycystic ovaries must be treated with hormones, while if the irregularity is specific to specific stages of the woman as adolescence, it will be enough that time regulates our body.
