IRREGULAR PERIODS
Irregular menstruation can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include family history of irregular menstruation, menopause or menarche, physical stress, psychological stress, smoking or medication side effects.
See a doctor immediately if you
- Develop fever and chills after using tampons
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Develop a persistently unpredictable pattern after having been regular
- Bleed for more than seven days
- Soak through more than one pad or tampon every hour or two
- Have periods less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart
- Bleed between periods
- Feel severe pain during your period