What are the causes of irregular menstruation?

Menstrual irregularity is a common gynecological disease, which is manifested by abnormal menstrual cycle or bleeding volume, and may be accompanied by abdominal pain and systemic symptoms before and during menstruation.

There are many reasons for irregular menstruation, including the following:

1. Mental factors: High pressure in life and work, and the body is in a state of tension and depression for a long time, may lead to abnormal hormone levels in the body, thus affecting the menstrual cycle.

2. Improper diet: Excessive weight loss, dieting or excessive intake of high-calorie foods may lead to insufficient nutrition or endocrine disorders, affecting the menstrual cycle.

3. Lifestyle habits: Bad living habits such as staying up late for a long time, irregular work and rest, excessive fatigue, etc. may lead to endocrine disorders and cause irregular menstruation.

4. Drug factors: Long-term use of certain drugs, such as antibiotics, hormone drugs, etc., may interfere with the hormone balance in the body and lead to irregular menstruation.

5. Disease factors: Endocrine diseases such as thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and organic lesions of reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries may cause irregular menstruation.

6. Other factors: cold stimulation, excessive exercise, constipation, etc. may also affect the menstrual cycle.

To prevent and treat irregular menstruation, we need to start from many aspects, including adjusting lifestyle, eating habits, maintaining a good attitude, regular exercise, avoiding drug abuse, etc. At the same time, patients with long-term irregular menstruation should seek medical attention for examination and treatment in time.