6 causes of irregular period

{The normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 days to 35 days. A period is considered irregular if it occurs less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart.}

So if the number of days between stopping and starting your period is significantly different each month, your period is irregular.

Below are 6 causes of irregular period

{{ 1. CHRONIC STRESS}}

Stress can affect a woman’s hormone balance which can cause irregular periods. Seek ways to reduce stress and relax better.

{{2. BIRTH CONTROL PILLS}}

Going on and off birth control pills can affect menstruation. Going on a pill can cause a woman to miss periods or have less or more frequent periods. Some women have irregular or missed periods for up to six months after discontinuing birth control pills.

{{3. EXTREME EXERCISE}}

Exercise is good for everyone as it helps keep us healthy but extreme exercise can cause women to have irregular periods.

{{4. GAINING OR LOSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WEIGHT}}

Gaining or losing a significant amount of weight can cause irregular periods. Being underweight, whether from dieting or illness can also cause irregular period.

{{5. PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE}}

Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) is a bacterial infection that can cause irregular periods. The bacteria causing PID can be gotten through sex, abortion or childbirth.

{{6. POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)}}

PCOS is a medical condition that causes cysts to form on ovaries, which can prevent eggs from maturing, and so ovulation may not take place consistently. Women with PCOS usually have a history of irregular periods.