A woman's period is on average three to seven days each month. As you age, your menstrual cycles tend to become more stable. Sometimes women up to several hours can anticipate the approach of critical days. However, there are frequent cases of violation of the regular period, caused by both natural causes and he alth problems. Depending on these reasons and the complexity of the course of menstruation, it is possible to determine what danger an irregular monthly cycle poses to a woman.
Natural causes
The hormones estrogen and progesterone have a strong influence on period stability. So, in the body of pregnant women, such a large amount of hormones is produced that it usually causes a temporary interruption of menstruation until the baby is born. An irregular monthly cycle is quite common for young girls at the time of their puberty and women who are on the eve of menopause. Every woman experiences similar problems and failures of critical days in her life. It is the body's natural response to hormonalchanges and don't worry about it. But if during pregnancy you suddenly started menstruating, then this is a serious reason to see a doctor.
Mind and body
Nervous shocks are a fairly common cause of an irregular monthly cycle. High levels of cortisol (the “stress hormone”) affect he althy levels of estrogen and progesterone and therefore disrupt a stable menstrual cycle. However, hormonal failure in the body can also be associated with malnutrition. For example, if you eat a lot of harmful carbohydrates (alcohol, sweets, pastries), then you accumulate excess weight. And during the period of ovulation, the body has to produce a different amount of hormones than usual, which leads to delays in menstruation for several days. At the same time, sudden weight loss also causes cycle disruption, especially if you overwork your body with exercise. The body needs energy for the process of menstruation, and if it is not available, this can lead to the interruption of the monthly cycle until you restore he althy hormone levels.
Medication effects
Heavy medications have been known to delay periods by a day or two, as they have a strong effect on estrogen and progesterone production. An irregular monthly cycle is also common in women who take birth control pills as contraceptives, because the body needstime to adapt to the conditions of having elevated hormone levels.
Incorrect placement of the coil inside the uterus is another common cause of irregular monthly periods.
Diseases
Polycystic ovary syndrome and hyperthyroidism are two diseases that can cause menstrual irregularities. In such cases, restoring the correct hormonal balance in the body usually requires complex treatment under medical supervision. In especially advanced cases, surgery may be used.
