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What do all these diseases/conditions have in common?

Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pelvic Infection
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Fibroids
Hormone Imbalance
Anorexia
No Ovulation
STD's
Eating Disorders
Brain Tumor
Von Willebrand Disease
Most all cancers

 

They all have the Irregular Cycles as a symptom!

 

For a complete list of all 300+ diseases that all have irregular cycles Click Here

Irregular Cycles and Medical Conditions – Could This Be You?

Irregular Cycles and Medical Conditions – Could This Be You?

Irregular cycles can be confusing. Many women can’t figure out when one period begins and the last one ended. The best way to know whether your cycles are irregular or not, is to chart. It’s normal to have a couple strange or irregular cycles per year. If you have more than 2 – 3 irregular cycles per year or three in a row, you could have an underlying medical condition. The first step in knowing whether your cycles are irregular or not, is knowing what is normal.

What is a Normal Cycle?

A normal cycle is calculated by cycle days where cycle day one is the first day of real bleeding, not spotting. A full cycle lasts from cycle day one until the day before the next cycle day one. With a normal cycle, you can expect the following:

  • 24 to 40 days between bleeding
  • 4 to 9 days of bleeding or spotting in the beginning of each cycle
  • Ovulation 12 to 16 days before your next period
  • A luteal phase with no spotting and lasts at least 12 days

While cycles can vary widely from woman to woman, you should never go more than 40 days without a period or have a period more than every 24 days. You should also ovulate each month and not experience spotting other than a few days after your period stops and/or 1 – 2 days before it begins again.

What is an Irregular Cycle?

An irregular cycle is any cycle that is not normal for you. This could mean mid-cycle spotting, anovulation (not ovulating in a cycle), bleeding during your luteal phase, and other issues including:

  • Cycle lasting more than 40 days
  • Cycle lasting less than 24 days
  • Inconsistent cycle days per cycle (one cycle is 28 days, while another is 36)
  • Menstrual bleeding less than 4 days or more than 10 days
  • Ovulation before cycle day 10 or after cycle day 21
  • Missing periods and not being pregnant
  • Heavy bleeding accompanied by extreme cramping
  • Spotting more than 2 days before your next period

If you have had any of the above-mentioned more than 2 – 3 times per year or for 3 cycles or more in a row, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Being Prepared – What to Bring With You to Your Doctor

You want to be prepared when you go into your doctor’s office if you want them to be able to help you. Below is a list of a few things to bring with you in addition to your Cycle Diary. Your diary should be as complete as possible. The more information you have for your doctor, the better he or she will be able to help you. Your doctor will expect you to have the following information.

 

What you should bring with you:

  • Your last menstrual period (Cycle day 1)
  • How many days between periods
  • How long your bleeding lasts
  • How heavy and/or light your periods are
  • If you have spotting between periods or after sex
  • If you have pain – describe it. Tell where it is coming from and when it occurs.
  • Unusual vaginal discharge
  • Other symptoms – headaches, dizziness, backaches, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and/or tiredness.
  • What medications you are on