There is no reason to worry - at least not until you know otherwise.
There are many reasons for getting a period every two weeks - some may pertain to you, some may have nothing to do with you at all but we have a pre-compiled list:
Reasons for a period every two weeks could be:
• Dramatic weight loss or gain -- This changes the hormones in the body and these are responsible for directing when the period will start.
• Excessive exercise -- This too disrupts hormones.
• Stress -- Exams, family argument, financial worries, divorce, even a holiday can cause a temporary change in your menstrual cycle.
• Illness and/or medications -- Some medications can affect your cycle. Talk to your doctor about altering or stopping your medication if you think this is happening.
• Uterine problems such as polyps, cysts, fibroids or tumors (either benign or cancerous).
• Thyroid problems -- Thyroid disease could cause a thickening of the uterine lining, resulting in more bleeding than normal.
• Reactions to contraceptive methods -- Sometimes the pill, depo provera injections or the copper-only IUD can result in a change in your cycle.
You may have a hormone imbalance - blood tests can let you know more. Please schedule a visit with a gynecologist to know more.
Best,
Susan
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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing.
There is no reason to worry - at least not until you know otherwise.
There are many reasons for getting a period every two weeks - some may pertain to you, some may have nothing to do with you at all but we have a pre-compiled list:
Reasons for a period every two weeks could be:
• Dramatic weight loss or gain -- This changes the hormones in the body and these are responsible for directing when the period will start.
• Excessive exercise -- This too disrupts hormones.
• Stress -- Exams, family argument, financial worries, divorce, even a holiday can cause a temporary change in your menstrual cycle.
• Illness and/or medications -- Some medications can affect your cycle. Talk to your doctor about altering or stopping your medication if you think this is happening.
• Uterine problems such as polyps, cysts, fibroids or tumors (either benign or cancerous).
• Thyroid problems -- Thyroid disease could cause a thickening of the uterine lining, resulting in more bleeding than normal.
• Reactions to contraceptive methods -- Sometimes the pill, depo provera injections or the copper-only IUD can result in a change in your cycle.
You may have a hormone imbalance - blood tests can let you know more. Please schedule a visit with a gynecologist to know more.
August 31, 2017 - 2:15pmBest,
Susan
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