What are the causes of irregular menstruation?

The German Association of Gynecologists said that irregular menstruation has several causes, so what are they?

According to the German Association, the most prominent of these reasons are:

-Hormonal disorders that occur during adolescence or menopause or caused by certain diseases, such as thyroid problems, low or very high blood sugar and severe weight loss.

-Recurrent miscarriage

-Fallopian tube infections

-Chronic ovarian infections

-Polycystic ovaries

-Ovarian tumors

-Hypopituitarism

-Psychological burdens

-Unhealthy lifestyle such as unhealthy diet and smoking

-Starting or ending hormonal contraceptives (the pill)

Weight gain or loss

The association stressed the need to consult a doctor urgently, especially if irregular menstruation is accompanied by other symptoms such as weight gain or loss, lower body pain, strange bleeding cases, or male hair growth; That is, in the chest and chin.

Treatment for irregular menstruation depends on the cause that has been diagnosed; For example, if the cause is due to PCOS, it is recommended to treat it. To help regularize the menstrual cycle, hormonal preparations such as birth control pills are used.

If the cause of irregular menstruation lies in psychological stress, this can be countered by practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.