Patient's question:
Irregular menstruation, breast tenderness, what's going on??Doctor's answer:
Generally, the menstrual cycle is 28-30 days, and being one week early or late is still within the normal range. If there has been sexual activity, it is important to rule out the possibility of pregnancy first. A woman's menstrual cycle is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-gonadal axis. In addition to pregnancy, factors such as mental stress, emotional fluctuations, environmental changes; local inflammation, tumors, or developmental abnormalities of the reproductive organs; malnutrition, intracranial disorders, other endocrine dysfunctions, medications, and nutritional status can all disrupt the function of this axis, leading to menstrual irregularities. It is recommended to visit a hospital for tests of the six sex hormones and an ultrasound to identify the cause and then receive targeted treatment.