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Reasons why you have menstrual cycle disorders but not related to pregnancy

Reasons why you have menstrual cycle disorders but not related to pregnancy

Normally the menstrual cycle comes every 21-35 days (from the first day of one cycle to the first day of the next), and usually lasts from 2 to 8 days.

When you have a change in rhythm (cycles come closer or farther apart, last longer or do not come at all), the cycle can be called irregular. It is not very disturbing to ever have an irregular cycle, but if this happens often, it is time to consult a gynecologist to find out the cause.

Sometimes, adjusting the pace of the cycle can be done by making some lifestyle changes, but an irregular menstrual cycle can also be a sign of a serious health problem. Below are 7 reasons what may be causing disorders in your menstrual cycle.

I have thyroid problems

When the thyroid is working properly, it helps balance appetite, energy and stress levels. Hormones produced by the pituitary gland in your brain help stimulate the thyroid and are produced along with hormones that stimulate the ovaries. Thus problems in the thyroid can cause problems in the ovaries.

Endometriosa all adenomioza

Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium (the inner layer of the uterus, which is replaced monthly with the menstrual cycle) begins to grow outside the uterus. It can cause a lot of pain, stinging, cycle problems and even infertility.

Adenomyosis occurs when the endometrium grows into the muscular layer of the uterus. May cause greater pain and bleeding during the cycle. It is most common in women aged 40-50 years.

stress

When you feel very stressed, your body produces cortisol, a hormone that can delay or reduce the ability to produce the reproductive hormones needed for a regular menstrual cycle. Thus your cycle may come irregularly, less frequently or more often than normal. Stress can also cause more pain during the cycle.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Ovarian cysts are very common, most women will have at least one in their entire reproductive life. In most cases they will disappear on their own, but up to 10% of women aged 15-44 are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent or even with high levels of male hormones (androgens). Irregular menstrual cycles are the result of the inability of the ovaries to produce enough of certain female hormones.

Large changes in weight

Changes in weight, its increase or loss, can lead to disorders in the menstrual cycle. For example, if you are very thin and athletic (or even underweight), your body may find it difficult to produce enough estrogen. Conversely, weight gain can cause estrogen levels to rise, causing in the absence of the cycle, very heavy periods or that are close to each other.

Fibroids or uterine polyps

Fibroidet e mitrës (leiomiomat apo miomat) janë tumore beninje (jokanceroze), të përbëra nga muskulaturë e lëmuar, e cila zakonisht rritet përbrenda mureve të mitrës. Fibroidet mund të shkaktojnë rrjedhje të vështirësuar menstruale, ngërçe të forta, presion në pelvik dhe probleme me urinim dhe zorrë të trashë. Varësisht nga lokalizimi, madhësia dhe shpejtësia e rritjes së tyre, fibroidet mund të ndërhyjnë në fekondim dhe shtatzëni.

Polipet endometriale janë rritje të vogla dhe beninje të indit normal në shtresën e brendshme të mitrës. Shumë gra kanë polipe, por mund të mos kenë simptoma dhe mund të mos dinë se i kanë derisa ta realizojnë një ultratingull pelviku. Janë shumë të shpeshta te gratë e moshë 30 – 40 vjeç, si edhe kanë potencial të shkaktojnë infertilitet.

Kanceri i mitrës

Uterine cancer originates in the mucosal layer which covers the inside of the body of the uterus (endometrium). The risk for this disease increases after the age of 50: 50% of patients are between 50 and 70 years old, while 45% are over 70 years old.

* Article taken from Prevention, translated and adapted into Albanian by Tiranapost.al.