Menstruation is a hormonal cycle experienced by adult women who have entered reproductive age. Usually, the menstrual cycle comes every 21-35 days, but not all women experience menstrual cycles like that.
This time we will discuss several things that cause irregular menstruation in every woman, along with an explanation;
What is Menstruation?
Every month, the female reproductive organs prepare for pregnancy by thickening the lining of the uterus (endometrium), which contains blood vessels. If pregnancy does not occur in the uterus, the thickened endometrium will shed along with the blood released from the vagina.
The menstrual cycle itself is divided into 4 phases, namely;
1. Menstrual Phase
2. Follicular Phase
3. Ovulation Phase
4. Luteal phase
Why can Menstruation be Irregular?
Menstrual periods generally occur every 21-35 days, but some women don't experience it for up to 90 days or more. What is the cause?
1. Use of Contraceptives
Using contraceptives such as the IUD (spiral) and birth control pills can disrupt the contraceptive cycle because these two tools can cause spots between menstrual cycles. Apart from disrupting the menstrual cycle, these two tools can also cause more blood volume to come out during menstruation.
2. Lifestyle
Usually, when a woman experiences drastic weight loss due to dieting or when doing too strenuous sports, the reproductive hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle (hypogonadism) will decrease.
Apart from that, stress, lack of sleep, and smoking can also cause menstrual cycles to become irregular.
3. Thyroid
If there is a problem with the thyroid gland, which produces hormones and regulates the body's metabolism, it can also cause irregular menstrual cycles, you know.
If you have complaints that match thyroid symptoms, go straight to the doctor, Ladies.
4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women. Women with PCOS usually experience irregular menstrual cycles or even do not experience menstruation for a long time.
This syndrome causes the body's metabolic system and abnormalities in hormones. In addition, this syndrome can also cause very little blood to come out during menstruation.
So, there you have it, Ladies, some of the causes of irregular menstrual cycles.
For that, we must continue to monitor our menstrual cycle, OK! so that you can immediately consult a doctor if you experience any of the symptoms.