Periods are irregular when cycles are shorter than 21 days, longer than 35 days, or vary a lot from month to month. Hormones cause most cases: PCOS, an underactive or overactive thyroid, high prolactin, weight change, stress and early menopause. Dr. Pranav Ghody, an endocrinologist in Mumbai, tests for these causes and treats the one he finds.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Pranav Ghody, MD, DM (USA), FACE
Hormone causes of irregular periods
- PCOS: the most common cause, often with acne, excess hair or weight gain
- Thyroid problems: both an underactive and an overactive thyroid upset the cycle
- High prolactin from medicines or a small pituitary growth, sometimes with milky breast discharge
- Big weight loss or gain, intense exercise and stress, which switch off ovulation
- Early menopause, when periods become irregular before the age of 40 to 45
Tests Dr. Ghody may advise
A pregnancy test first, then TSH, prolactin, LH, FSH, testosterone, a sugar test (HbA1c) and sometimes AMH and a pelvic ultrasound. The tests are timed to your cycle where needed.
When to see a gynaecologist as well
Very heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods or after sex, pelvic pain, or a missed period with a positive pregnancy test need a gynaecologist. Dr. Ghody works with your gynaecologist when both hormone and uterine causes need care. See also hormonal imbalance treatment.
Irregular periods in Mumbai: where to get tested
Irregular periods in Mumbai are common in young women and are often linked to PCOS, thyroid problems or stress. Dr Pranav Ghody tests for the hormone causes of irregular periods in Mumbai at Vile Parle East and Mumbai Central.
Irregular periods in Mumbai's western suburbs
Women with irregular periods in Mumbai's western suburbs can see Dr Ghody at Zee Nayak, Navpada.
Call Vile Parle East: +91 85913 58591Irregular periods in Mumbai Central
At Wockhardt Hospitals, irregular periods in Mumbai Central patients can do blood tests and an ultrasound in the same building.
Call Mumbai Central: +91 98676 41854Questions patients ask
Short answers from Dr. Pranav Ghody. For advice about your own reports, book a consultation.
When should I worry about irregular periods?
See a doctor if cycles are longer than 35 days or shorter than 21 days for several months, if you miss three periods in a row and are not pregnant, or if irregular periods come with acne, excess hair, weight change or milky breast discharge.
Can thyroid problems cause irregular periods?
Yes. An underactive thyroid can cause heavy or irregular periods and an overactive thyroid can cause light or missed ones. A TSH test checks this.
Will treating PCOS make my periods regular?
Often, yes. Weight loss of 5 to 10%, insulin-sensitising medicine and cycle-regulating tablets help most women with PCOS have more regular periods.
Who should I see for irregular periods in Mumbai?
For irregular periods in Mumbai with acne, weight change, hair growth or thyroid symptoms, see an endocrinologist like Dr Pranav Ghody. For pain or heavy bleeding, see your gynaecologist too.
Irregular periods treatment in Vile Parle and Mumbai Central
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- Vile Parle East+91 85913 58591
- Mumbai Central+91 98676 41854