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The menstrual cycle is a cycle of physiological changes that occurs in fertile females. |
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Irregular menstrual cycle refers to a change in regular menstrual periods or menses. |
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Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycle |
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Irregular menstrual periods are usually the result of hormonal signals that have been thrown out of sync. |
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In order to produce a period, your body makes hormones, like estrogen and progesterone. |
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These hormones are kept in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries inside your body. In order to trigger ovulation and menstruation, these parts of the body need to send signals to one another. |
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Sometimes, these signals get crossed or skipped, causing irregular periods. |
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The other common responsible factors for irregular menstrual cycle |
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significant weight gain or loss, |
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over-exercise, |
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breastfeeding, |
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polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance, |
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poor nutrition, |
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medications, |
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chemotherapy eating disorders, |
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hormonal imbalance, |
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recent childbirth, |
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Miscarriage or uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis). |
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Cigarette smoking |
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Extreme alcohol |
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