“Menstruation?”
I had my period in July on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and in July again on the 29th and 30th. In August I didn't see my period and now in September am still expecting it. What could be the cause?
Female | 27 years old
Complaint duration: 2/7/2020
Medications: None
Conditions: Spoting
2 Answers
If it continues for 3 mths see gyn
This is a common problem. Menstrual problems like the one described is usually diagnosed as dysfunctional uterine bleeding and the cause is usually anovulaton. To be brief, the timing mechanism for regular timely periods is ovulation. If there is no or irregular ovulation, the periods are irregular, light, or sometimes very heavy. Anovulation has various causes and the patient would need an exam and laboratory work up in order to find a cause. Anovulation, if left untreated for months to years, can be dangerous as it can stimulate abnormal cell growth in the uterus and this could lead to precancerous or cancerous changes.
