Why is my period irregular?

With increasing pressure from life and work, more and more female friends are experiencing irregular menstruation. There are many reasons for these irregularities, which need to be analyzed specifically based on individual circumstances and symptoms. But most of the reasons are caused by endocrine disorders. Taking medicine during menstruation will also affect the regularity of menstruation. In addition, the mental stress we encounter at work and the changes in the environment in life will be reflected in the body and cause menstrual irregularities.

1. Caused by organic disease or drugs, etc.:

This includes local inflammation of the reproductive organs, tumors and developmental abnormalities, malnutrition, intracranial diseases, other endocrine dysfunctions such as thyroid and adrenal cortex dysfunction, diabetes, blood diseases, etc. Those who use drugs to treat mental illnesses, endocrine preparations or intrauterine contraceptive devices may experience irregular menstruation. Certain occupations such as long-distance runners are prone to amenorrhea. In addition, some abnormal bleeding during pregnancy is often mistaken for irregular menstruation.

In clinical diagnosis of neuroendocrine dysfunctional menstrual disorders, the above-mentioned organic causes must be excluded.

2. Abnormal emotions cause menstrual disorders:

Abnormal emotions, long-term mental depression, sulking, or suffering from major mental stimulation and psychological trauma can all lead to menstrual disorders or dysmenorrhea, or amenorrhea. This is because menstruation is formed after the hormones secreted by the ovaries stimulate the endometrium, so any abnormalities in the functions of the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus will affect menstruation.

3. Dieting causes irregular menstruation:

Expert studies on excessive dieting show that girls need fat to account for at least 17% of their body weight to have their first menstruation, and body fat must reach at least 22% of their body weight to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. Excessive dieting can affect menstruation due to insufficient energy intake, and may even lead to scanty menstruation or amenorrhea. Therefore, women who pursue a slim figure must not diet blindly.

4. Smoking and drinking cause irregular menstruation:

Certain components in tobacco smoke and alcohol can interfere with physiological processes related to menstruation and cause irregular menstruation. Among women who smoke and drink excessively, 25%-32% go to the hospital for treatment due to irregular menstruation. Among women who smoke more than a pack of cigarettes a day or drink more than 100 mg of strong liquor, the incidence of irregular menstruation is three times that of women who do not smoke or drink. Therefore, women should not smoke and drink less.