Irregular periods

Thank you. I will make sure to schedule an appointment with my gynecologist ASAP and keep you updated

Hello AyenaRyz,

Welcome again to EmpowHER. I am glad you reached out to our community for help with your menstrual cycle concerns.

Have you been seen by a gynecologist? If not, please call to schedule an appointment. Such an irregular menstrual cycle and heavy, prolonged bleeding is abnormal and must be addressed.

Menorrhagia describes a period that is very heavy or long lasting. Polymenorrhea refers to irregular bleeding for spans of 21 days or less. These are abnormal conditions identified after other causes, like pregnancy, have been ruled out.

A visit with your gynecologist or other health care professional is the first step in determining the cause of your prolonged menstrual bleeding. Your doctor will make a diagnosis after performing a series of tests.

Depending on your age, your doctor may test your blood for pregnancy, hormone levels, and thyroid function. Other diagnostic tests and procedures may include pap smears, endometrial biopsies, and ultrasounds.

Medical conditions that could be the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding include:

Uterine fibroids, non-cancerous growths of the uterus wall
Endometrial hyperplasia, a thickened endometrium
A bleeding disorder, like von Willebrand disease
Problems with clotting
Thyroid functioning
Glandular issues
Infection
Ovarian cysts
Uterine polyps
Cancer
Problems with ovulation can also impact a period’s length.

Please keep us updated once you see your physician.

Regards,
Maryann