Irregular periods should not be ignored

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Community: PCOS & Women's Health

Many women normalize irregular periods for years. But periods that are very unpredictable, very infrequent, very heavy, or absent for long stretches need medical evaluation. PCOS can be one reason, but thyroid disorders, stress, weight changes, high prolactin, perimenopause, and other hormonal conditions can also affect cycles. The right approach is not self-diagnosis. The right approach is timely evaluation. A period tracker can help. Note: Cycle length Flow Pain Acne or hair growth changes Weight changes Mood changes Pregnancy plans Better notes make better consultations.

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