Question 1

What I ate to get my period back?

Accepted Answer

One needs to have a healthy meals including fats, Proteins and carbohydrates in diet along with regular exercise to maintain ideal weight for getting regular periods.

Question 2

Why is my period late not pregnant?

Accepted Answer

One may have some underlying causes such as stress, hormone imbalance, poly or uterine fibroids which cause delay in periods in the absence of pregnancy.

Question 3

What will the doctor do for irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

Doctor may do some physical examination, do tests to find out the cause of irregular periods and then suggest the treatment accordingly.

Question 4

Can stress cause irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

Yes, stress may cause hormone imbalance and weight gain or loss, both of which can lead to irregular periods.

Question 5

Which exercise is best for irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

Exercise is an effective way to maintain a healthy weight. Because being overweight can cause irregular periods, reducing weight may make periods more regular. Any kind of aerobic exercise, walking, jogging, running, yoga are good. What's important is to have a regular exercise, not the type of exercise.

Question 6

What if periods are late by 10 days?

Accepted Answer

If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle. A delay of 10 days is not normal and may need evaluation.

Question 7

Is it normal to have irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

No, irregular periods are always due to some underlying conditions such as stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.

Question 8

Can period be delayed by 10 days?

Accepted Answer

Periods can get delayed by any number of days. If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle. A delay of 10 days is not normal and may need evaluation.

Question 9

Is it normal to skip a period for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not normal to skip periods for 3 months. You need to consult a doctor to get detailed evaluation to know the cause.

Question 10

Can I get pregnant with irregular period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if sexual intercourse occurs during ovulation time then you can get pregnant. Ovulation time is from day 12 to day 17 (first day of period counted as day 1) usually in women with regular periods. In women with iregular periods, ovulation can happen anytime, thereby not knowing the time to do sexual intercourse.

Question 11

Which tablet is used to get periods immediately?

Accepted Answer

Progesterones can be taken in few doses to induce periods but keep in mind that it is hormone pill with few side effects. So, it is better to not self medicate and consult with a doctor for prescription.

Question 12

How much delay in periods is normal?

Accepted Answer

If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle.

Question 13

What are the causes of irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

Few causes of irregular periods are stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.

Question 14

Is white discharge a sign of period coming?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal discharge or leukorrhea occurs through the menstrual cycle and is usually white before & after the period. Discharge may start out as thin liquid before the time of ovulation. During ovulation, the discharge thickens and becomes mucus like. After ovulation, i.e., in second half of the cycle, discharge increases usually.

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