&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;458&quot; data-end=&quot;523&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Irregular Periods in Singapore: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;525&quot; data-end=&quot;975&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Irregular periods are a common but often overlooked health issue affecting many women and people with menstrual cycles in Singapore. While occasional changes in cycle length or flow may be harmless, persistent irregularity can signal an underlying medical condition that deserves attention.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;525&quot; data-end=&quot;975&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;982&quot; data-end=&quot;1012&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are Irregular Periods?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1014&quot; data-end=&quot;1184&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1014&quot; data-end=&quot;1035&quot;&gt;Irregular periods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; refer to menstrual cycles that consistently fall outside the normal range of 21 to 35 days or exhibit unpredictable flow patterns. This may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1188&quot; data-end=&quot;1231&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Cycles that vary in length month to month&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1234&quot; data-end=&quot;1275&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Missed or skipped periods (amenorrhoea)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1278&quot; data-end=&quot;1315&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Excessively heavy or light bleeding&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1318&quot; data-end=&quot;1364&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Bleeding between periods or post-intercourse&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1367&quot; data-end=&quot;1410&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Severe cramps or pain disrupting daily life&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1412&quot; data-end=&quot;1561&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Tracking your cycle is essential to identify these changes early. If you consistently notice variations, it&#39;s time to seek a professional assessment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1568&quot; data-end=&quot;1614&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1616&quot; data-end=&quot;1795&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Understanding the root causes of irregular periods helps in identifying the appropriate treatment. Causes may range from temporary lifestyle factors to chronic medical conditions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1797&quot; data-end=&quot;1834&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1797&quot; data-end=&quot;1834&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Hormonal and Lifestyle Factors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1837&quot; data-end=&quot;1910&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1837&quot; data-end=&quot;1847&quot;&gt;Stress&lt;/strong&gt;: Affects the hypothalamus, which regulates menstrual hormones.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1913&quot; data-end=&quot;1997&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1913&quot; data-end=&quot;1937&quot;&gt;Rapid weight changes&lt;/strong&gt;: Body fat influences oestrogen levels, impacting ovulation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2000&quot; data-end=&quot;2080&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2000&quot; data-end=&quot;2019&quot;&gt;Over-exercising&lt;/strong&gt;: High-intensity workouts may suppress reproductive function.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2083&quot; data-end=&quot;2161&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2083&quot; data-end=&quot;2101&quot;&gt;Poor nutrition&lt;/strong&gt;: A lack of essential nutrients disrupts hormone production.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2164&quot; data-end=&quot;2243&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2164&quot; data-end=&quot;2188&quot;&gt;Sleep irregularities&lt;/strong&gt;: Circadian rhythm disturbances may alter cycle timing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2245&quot; data-end=&quot;2270&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2245&quot; data-end=&quot;2270&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Medical Conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2273&quot; data-end=&quot;2381&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-treatment-symptoms-causes-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2273&quot; data-end=&quot;2309&quot;&gt;Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: A leading cause of irregular ovulation in women under 35 in Singapore.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2384&quot; data-end=&quot;2473&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2384&quot; data-end=&quot;2405&quot;&gt;Thyroid disorders&lt;/strong&gt;: Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect menstrual hormones.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2476&quot; data-end=&quot;2574&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2476&quot; data-end=&quot;2493&quot;&gt;Endometriosis&lt;/strong&gt;: Abnormal tissue growth outside the uterus can lead to painful, erratic periods.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2577&quot; data-end=&quot;2651&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2577&quot; data-end=&quot;2600&quot;&gt;Hyperprolactinaemia&lt;/strong&gt;: Elevated prolactin levels may suppress ovulation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2654&quot; data-end=&quot;2762&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2654&quot; data-end=&quot;2676&quot;&gt;Fibroids or polyps&lt;/strong&gt;: Structural uterine issues can cause breakthrough bleeding or prolonged menstruation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2764&quot; data-end=&quot;2799&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2764&quot; data-end=&quot;2799&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Medications &amp;amp; Contraceptives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2802&quot; data-end=&quot;2878&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/oral-contraception&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2802&quot; data-end=&quot;2837&quot;&gt;Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: May initially cause irregular bleeding.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2881&quot; data-end=&quot;2964&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/contraceptive-implants-clinic&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2881&quot; data-end=&quot;2902&quot;&gt;Implants&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: Hormonal options often affect menstrual flow and regularity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2967&quot; data-end=&quot;3075&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2967&quot; data-end=&quot;2988&quot;&gt;Other medications&lt;/strong&gt;: Antidepressants, anticoagulants, and chemotherapy can interfere with hormone balance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3077&quot; data-end=&quot;3111&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3077&quot; data-end=&quot;3111&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3114&quot; data-end=&quot;3172&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3114&quot; data-end=&quot;3131&quot;&gt;Missed period&lt;/strong&gt;: One of the earliest signs of pregnancy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3175&quot; data-end=&quot;3277&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3175&quot; data-end=&quot;3197&quot;&gt;Postpartum changes&lt;/strong&gt;: Breastfeeding suppresses ovulation and may delay the return of regular cycles.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3284&quot; data-end=&quot;3316&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3284&quot; data-end=&quot;3316&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Should You See a Doctor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;3318&quot; data-end=&quot;3386&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;You should seek medical care if you experience any of the following:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3390&quot; data-end=&quot;3432&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Irregular periods for 3 consecutive months&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3435&quot; data-end=&quot;3493&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Periods that stop entirely (except during known pregnancy)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3496&quot; data-end=&quot;3563&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Bleeding lasting more than 7 days or requiring frequent pad changes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3566&quot; data-end=&quot;3602&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Severe menstrual pain or blood clots&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3605&quot; data-end=&quot;3642&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Signs of anaemia (fatigue, dizziness)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3644&quot; data-end=&quot;3822&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3829&quot; data-end=&quot;3868&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Are Irregular Periods Diagnosed?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;3870&quot; data-end=&quot;3936&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A proper diagnosis requires a personalised, multi-step assessment:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3938&quot; data-end=&quot;3977&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3938&quot; data-end=&quot;3977&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Medical History &amp;amp; Cycle Tracking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3978&quot; data-end=&quot;4002&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Your doctor will review:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4005&quot; data-end=&quot;4022&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Menstrual history&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4025&quot; data-end=&quot;4041&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Lifestyle habits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4044&quot; data-end=&quot;4078&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Past pregnancies or medical issues&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4081&quot; data-end=&quot;4095&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Medication use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4098&quot; data-end=&quot;4111&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Stress levels&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4113&quot; data-end=&quot;4151&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4113&quot; data-end=&quot;4151&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Physical and Pelvic Examination&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4152&quot; data-end=&quot;4169&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;This may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4172&quot; data-end=&quot;4193&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;General health checks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4196&quot; data-end=&quot;4220&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Breast and thyroid exams&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4223&quot; data-end=&quot;4256&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4258&quot; data-end=&quot;4281&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4258&quot; data-end=&quot;4281&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Diagnostic Tests&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4284&quot; data-end=&quot;4399&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4284&quot; data-end=&quot;4299&quot;&gt;Blood tests&lt;/strong&gt; to assess hormone levels (e.g., FSH, LH, oestrogen, progesterone, prolactin, TSH, and testosterone)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4402&quot; data-end=&quot;4454&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4402&quot; data-end=&quot;4423&quot;&gt;Pelvic ultrasound&lt;/strong&gt; to evaluate uterus and ovaries&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4457&quot; data-end=&quot;4513&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4457&quot; data-end=&quot;4479&quot;&gt;Endometrial biopsy&lt;/strong&gt; (if needed) for abnormal bleeding&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4520&quot; data-end=&quot;4570&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4520&quot; data-end=&quot;4570&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Irregular Period Treatment Options in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4572&quot; data-end=&quot;4692&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Treatment is tailored to the individual, focusing on the underlying cause, symptom severity, and future fertility goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4694&quot; data-end=&quot;4724&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4694&quot; data-end=&quot;4724&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Lifestyle Modifications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4727&quot; data-end=&quot;4744&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/weight-loss&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Weight management&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4747&quot; data-end=&quot;4803&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Balanced diet rich in iron, vitamin B6, and healthy fats&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4806&quot; data-end=&quot;4858&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Stress-reduction practices (e.g., mindfulness, yoga)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4861&quot; data-end=&quot;4900&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Normalising sleep and exercise routines&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4902&quot; data-end=&quot;4927&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;4902&quot; data-end=&quot;4927&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Hormonal Therapies&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4930&quot; data-end=&quot;5000&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;4930&quot; data-end=&quot;4962&quot;&gt;Combined oral contraceptives&lt;/strong&gt;: Regulate cycles and reduce symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5003&quot; data-end=&quot;5082&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5003&quot; data-end=&quot;5039&quot;&gt;Progestin-only pills or implants&lt;/strong&gt;: Used for those who cannot take oestrogen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;5085&quot; data-end=&quot;5160&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;5085&quot; data-end=&quot;5111&quot;&gt;Cycle regulation pills&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to delay or restart periods.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5628&quot; data-end=&quot;5688&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start=&quot;3646&quot; data-end=&quot;3908&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3646&quot; data-end=&quot;3908&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FAQs on&amp;nbsp;Irregular Periods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. What are the common causes of irregular periods in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;255&quot; data-end=&quot;535&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Common causes include &lt;strong data-start=&quot;277&quot; data-end=&quot;313&quot;&gt;polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;315&quot; data-end=&quot;336&quot;&gt;thyroid disorders&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;338&quot; data-end=&quot;348&quot;&gt;stress&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;350&quot; data-end=&quot;375&quot;&gt;sudden weight changes&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;377&quot; data-end=&quot;399&quot;&gt;excessive exercise&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong data-start=&quot;405&quot; data-end=&quot;435&quot;&gt;hormonal contraceptive use&lt;/strong&gt;. Environmental and lifestyle factors, such as poor sleep and restrictive dieting, also play a role.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;255&quot; data-end=&quot;535&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Can stress and diet affect menstrual cycles?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;600&quot; data-end=&quot;816&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. &lt;strong data-start=&quot;605&quot; data-end=&quot;620&quot;&gt;High stress&lt;/strong&gt; can disrupt the hormonal signals that regulate ovulation, while &lt;strong data-start=&quot;685&quot; data-end=&quot;703&quot;&gt;poor nutrition&lt;/strong&gt; or restrictive dieting can lead to &lt;strong data-start=&quot;739&quot; data-end=&quot;761&quot;&gt;hormone imbalances&lt;/strong&gt;. Both may cause delayed, missed, or irregular periods.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;823&quot; data-end=&quot;885&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. When should I see a doctor for irregular periods?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;886&quot; data-end=&quot;1132&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Consult a doctor if your period is &lt;strong data-start=&quot;921&quot; data-end=&quot;968&quot;&gt;consistently irregular for 3 months or more&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;970&quot; data-end=&quot;990&quot;&gt;stops altogether, or&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;involves &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1001&quot; data-end=&quot;1019&quot;&gt;heavy bleeding&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1021&quot; data-end=&quot;1036&quot;&gt;severe pain&lt;/strong&gt;, or you&amp;rsquo;re trying to conceive. Early evaluation helps identify treatable underlying conditions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. What tests are done for diagnosing irregular menstruation?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1211&quot; data-end=&quot;1467&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Doctors may perform &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1231&quot; data-end=&quot;1246&quot;&gt;blood tests&lt;/strong&gt; to check hormone levels (e.g., TSH, FSH, LH, oestrogen, progesterone), &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1318&quot; data-end=&quot;1345&quot;&gt;pelvic ultrasound scans&lt;/strong&gt;, and occasionally an &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1367&quot; data-end=&quot;1389&quot;&gt;endometrial biopsy&lt;/strong&gt;. These tests help detect PCOS, thyroid issues, fibroids, or other conditions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Is PCOS a common reason for irregular periods?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1534&quot; data-end=&quot;1738&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1539&quot; data-end=&quot;1575&quot;&gt;Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)&lt;/strong&gt; is one of the most common causes of irregular menstruation in Singapore. It affects hormone levels and ovulation, often resulting in missed or infrequent periods.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Can birth control help regulate irregular cycles?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1808&quot; data-end=&quot;2006&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1813&quot; data-end=&quot;1839&quot;&gt;Hormonal birth control&lt;/strong&gt;, including pills, patches, and implants, can help regulate cycles by stabilising hormone levels. It&amp;rsquo;s often used to manage irregular bleeding, PCOS, or heavy periods.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. What are the treatment options for irregular periods?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2080&quot; data-end=&quot;2315&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Treatment depends on the cause and may include &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2127&quot; data-end=&quot;2148&quot;&gt;lifestyle changes&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2150&quot; data-end=&quot;2170&quot;&gt;hormonal therapy&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2172&quot; data-end=&quot;2235&quot;&gt;medications for conditions like PCOS or thyroid dysfunction&lt;/strong&gt;, and, in some cases, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2256&quot; data-end=&quot;2279&quot;&gt;surgical procedures&lt;/strong&gt; to treat fibroids or endometriosis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. Are irregular periods a sign of infertility?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2380&quot; data-end=&quot;2630&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Not always, but they can indicate &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2414&quot; data-end=&quot;2436&quot;&gt;ovulation problems&lt;/strong&gt; that may affect fertility. Conditions like PCOS or thyroid disease often cause both irregular cycles and fertility issues. Medical evaluation can help determine your reproductive health status.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9. Can thyroid problems cause missed or late periods?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2701&quot; data-end=&quot;2894&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. Both &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2711&quot; data-end=&quot;2729&quot;&gt;hypothyroidism&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2734&quot; data-end=&quot;2753&quot;&gt;hyperthyroidism&lt;/strong&gt; can affect the menstrual cycle by altering hormone production. Symptoms may include missed periods, heavy bleeding, or unpredictable cycles.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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