DeeMelodee, A short response to your question-- not necessarily.
I am truly sorry that you have to be going through this. I do have a few questions for you...Do you take iron supplements for the anemia caused by the excessive blood loss? Have you seen more than one doctor? Do you have any other symptoms like excessive hair growth? acne? weight gain? high blood pressure? etc.
There are quite a few possibilities why your period is so irregular.
1. The first is something called PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which occurs when a hormone imbalance interferes with normal ovulation.
Symptoms: irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, acne, male-pattern hair loss, and male-type hair growth on the face and body. Symptoms may occur early in the condition or develop gradually.
If it is not treated, it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease and is also a major cause of infertility.
If your doctor ran tests on your ovaries, they were most likely concerned about PCOS and it looks as though this MAY not be your reason for an irregular period--though I would get a second opinion just to make sure.
2. Asherman’s syndrome. Ashermans's is inflammation of the lining of the uterus caused by scar tissue in the walls of the uterus. This is an uncommon condition that can cause changes in the menstrual cycle and can lead to miscarriage or infertility.
The scar tissue that causes Asherman’s syndrome may form after surgery on the uterus, such as dilation and curettage (D&C) or after an infection of the uterus, such as tuberculosis or schistosomiasis. A woman with this condition may have increased pain or cramping during her menstrual cycle. Her menstrual flow may decrease, or her periods may stop completely.
Asherman’s syndrome is treated with surgery to remove the scar tissue and antibiotics for infection.
3. Imperforate hymen- The hymen is the thin tissue around the entry of the vagina that usually has an opening for menstrual blood to pass through. Imperforate hymen means that the hymen does not have an opening, so the entry of the vagina is completely closed off by the hymen.
Imperforate hymen is often discovered when a girl starts her period. Because menstrual blood cannot get out of the vagina, the blood backs up. This causes pain and pressure in the pelvic area.
Imperforate hymen is treated with surgery to create an opening in the hymen.
Irritable bowel syndrome, tuberculosis, liver disease, and diabetes are also a cause for irregular periods. With the severity of your bleeding, I would get a second opinion and ask for a Head to toe physical-- and don't let them pass on anything.
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DeeMelodee, A short response to your question-- not necessarily.
I am truly sorry that you have to be going through this. I do have a few questions for you...Do you take iron supplements for the anemia caused by the excessive blood loss? Have you seen more than one doctor? Do you have any other symptoms like excessive hair growth? acne? weight gain? high blood pressure? etc.
There are quite a few possibilities why your period is so irregular.
1. The first is something called PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which occurs when a hormone imbalance interferes with normal ovulation.
Symptoms: irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, acne, male-pattern hair loss, and male-type hair growth on the face and body. Symptoms may occur early in the condition or develop gradually.
If it is not treated, it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease and is also a major cause of infertility.
If your doctor ran tests on your ovaries, they were most likely concerned about PCOS and it looks as though this MAY not be your reason for an irregular period--though I would get a second opinion just to make sure.
2. Asherman’s syndrome. Ashermans's is inflammation of the lining of the uterus caused by scar tissue in the walls of the uterus. This is an uncommon condition that can cause changes in the menstrual cycle and can lead to miscarriage or infertility.
The scar tissue that causes Asherman’s syndrome may form after surgery on the uterus, such as dilation and curettage (D&C) or after an infection of the uterus, such as tuberculosis or schistosomiasis. A woman with this condition may have increased pain or cramping during her menstrual cycle. Her menstrual flow may decrease, or her periods may stop completely.
Asherman’s syndrome is treated with surgery to remove the scar tissue and antibiotics for infection.
3. Imperforate hymen- The hymen is the thin tissue around the entry of the vagina that usually has an opening for menstrual blood to pass through. Imperforate hymen means that the hymen does not have an opening, so the entry of the vagina is completely closed off by the hymen.
Imperforate hymen is often discovered when a girl starts her period. Because menstrual blood cannot get out of the vagina, the blood backs up. This causes pain and pressure in the pelvic area.
Imperforate hymen is treated with surgery to create an opening in the hymen.
Irritable bowel syndrome, tuberculosis, liver disease, and diabetes are also a cause for irregular periods. With the severity of your bleeding, I would get a second opinion and ask for a Head to toe physical-- and don't let them pass on anything.
Good luck, please keep us posted.
August 31, 2009 - 5:45amThis Comment
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