Patient's question:
Female, 26 years old. I used to have very regular periods, but recently, for some reason, they've been getting more and more irregular. The timing, flow, and color are all off. Could I be sick with something? Please ask: What are the symptoms of irregular periods?Doctor's answer:
Menstrual Cycle Prolongation: Normal menstrual cycle length, but the duration of menstruation extends beyond 7 days, sometimes even lasting for two weeks. Individuals with inflammation may experience mild lower abdominal pain, which worsens during menstruation, along with excessive leukorrhea (vaginal discharge), which is yellow or yellowish-white in color, viscous in texture, and has an odor. Those with incomplete luteal expansion may also experience heavy menstrual bleeding. Individuals with endometrial repair prolongation may still have minimal persistent vaginal bleeding after a normal menstrual period.Menstrual Irregularity: In addition to irregular menstrual cycles (either too early or too late), the cycle length may be shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days.