Irregular Menstruation
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Treatment synopsis
MedicineNet
Treatment for irregular menstruation depends on the reason for the irregularity; in some cases, it might not be required at all. Check out this resource forgeneral treatment info.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome
Mayo Clinic
One cause of irregular menstruation, polycystic ovary syndrome, can be serious. Check out this overview of signs, symptoms, causes and more.
QA
Women's Health Resource
Oligomenorrhea, or irregular menstruation, requires diagnosis first. The self-help measures listed here can usually solve the issue.
Potential causes
Health Scout
Check out this list of common irregular menstruation causes. While some are cause for concern and others aren't, see a doctor if you're usually regular and this occurs more than once.
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Young and worried?
BBC Health
A 17-year old girl asks why she's having irregular menstruation; the featured doctor answers that it could be normal or related to pregnancy or another condition. Read more here.
More on causes
Epigee Women's Health
Read more about possible causes of irregular mentruation, including eating disorders and excessive exercise. This article includes what can be done about the issue.
239 potential causes
Wrong Diagnosis
This extensive resource on irregular menstruation and related topics, diagnosis and treatment includes when you should see a doctor.
This research abstract suggests that young women with asthma tend to have more irregular periods than other women; why is this so/
An effect of chemo?
Clevelanc Clinic
Read here how for some women, chemotherapy can result in changes to the menstruation cycle and even early menopause.
Not to worry
National Health Service (NHS)
After a girl starts her period, she might experience irregular menstruation for as long as two years. Learn the specific reasons why irregular periods occur.
Are you anemic?
Univ. of Texas Medical Branch
Irregular menstruation could be caused by anemia. Read more about the signs and symptoms of anemia and what to do about it.
What's anovulatory bleeding?
Aetna InteliHealth
Irregular menstruation is sometimes called anovulatory bleeding or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Read here for info on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prognosis and more.
Two different questions
HealthLink
Read QAs on irregular menstruation, including that of a woman who stopped having periods when under stress and another on a woman who starting having periods on hormone replacement therapy.

