Patient's question:
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 it be that I'm getting some kind of disease? Please ask: How should irregular periods be treated?Doctor's answer:
Irregular menstruation, also known as menstrual disorder, is a common gynecological condition. It is characterized by abnormal menstrual cycles or bleeding amounts, or by abdominal pain and systemic symptoms during the menstrual period or before menstruation. The causes may be organic inflammation or functional disorders: abnormal emotions, long-term mental stress, suppressing anger, or experiencing significant psychological impact and trauma can all lead to menstrual disorders or dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea. This is because menstruation is formed after the hormones secreted by the ovaries affect the endometrium, and the secretion of hormones by the ovaries is controlled by the hormones released by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Therefore, any abnormality in the function of the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus can affect menstruation.