Irregular Periods: What You Need To Know

1. KNOW ABOUT IRREGULAR PERIODS FUNCTIONAL HEALING

2. Irregular Periods An irregular menstrual cycle is often due to a lack of or imbalance in certain hormones in the body. Causes of painful period Primary dysmenorrhea During period, uterus produces chemical substances, prostaglandins to expel uterine inner layer. Some women produce more prostaglandins, causing painful periods. Though the exact reason for excessive prostaglandins is not fully understood, it is usually associated with emotional stress, smoking, genetic or high estrogen level. Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Endometriosis is a condition where the inner layer tissue grows outside of the uterus, scattering in ovaries and pelvic cavity. While in adenomyosis, the inner layer tissue invades into uterine muscular layer. During periods, these tissues become inflamed and cause intense pain.

3. Causes of irregular period Hormonal imbalances Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often have suboptimal estrogen, resulting in anovulatory cycles (menstrual cycles without ovulation). In the absence of ovulation, ovary fails to produce progesterone to nourish uterine inner layer. Uterus can bleed after the inner layer becomes unstable, resulting in unpredictable irregular periods. Menopause occurs when women’s ovarian function cease to function permanently. Women usually reach menopause at age 45 to 55 years old. Prior to menopause, women usually go through perimenopause phase, a transitional phase where ovarian function fluctuates. The fluctuating estrogen level causes irregular periods. Extreme lifestyle can disrupt brain regulatory centre and suppress estrogen and progesterone production. Hormones production are often affected by high level of psychological stress. Extreme exercise and weight loss can also cause irregular or absence of periods. FUNCTIONAL HEALING

4. Treatment HORMONE THERAPY: BIRTH CONTROL THAT CONTAINS THE HORMONES ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE CAN HELP RAISE HORMONE LEVELS, WHICH CAN COUNTERACT THE EFFECTS OF NOT OVULATING. IT CAN ALSO MAKE BLEEDS REGULAR AND EASIER TO MANAGE OR REDUCE THE SYMPTOMSTRUSTED SOURCE OF CONDITIONS SUCH AS PCOS, WHICH MAY IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. REACHING A MODERATE WEIGHT: BOTH A LACK OF BODY FAT AND HAVING EXCESS BODY FAT CAN IMPACT MENSTRUATION. FOR THOSE WITH PCOS WHO HAVE HIGHER BODY WEIGHT, MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WEIGHT CAN LOWER INSULIN LEVELS. THIS LEADS TO LOWER TESTOSTERONE LEVELS AND AN INCREASED CHANCE OF OVULATING. NUTRITIONAL THERAPY: IF A PERSON WANTS TO LOSE OR GAIN WEIGHT OR HAS AN UNDERLYING CONDITION THAT AFFECTS THEIR NUTRITION, THEY MAY BENEFIT FROM HELP FROM A DIETITIAN. THEY CAN HELP A PERSON UNDERSTAND THE TYPE OF DIET THAT WILL HELP WITH THEIR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES AND SUPPORT HORMONE HEALTH.

5. Contact Us We provide irregular period treatment in Malaysia, and we have a wide experience in the treatment of PCOS. We have helped a lot of women to achieve their fertility goals. We ensure that your period will return to normal as smoothly as possible. www.functionalhealing.my enquiry@functionalhealing.my