Sometimes, irregular periods are just a result of life’s ups and downs — but other times, they’re a warning sign of something bigger happening inside your body.
Here are a few conditions that can cause persistent irregular cycles:
🧠 1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
One of the most common reasons for missed or infrequent periods.
🌀 Your ovaries make extra androgens (male hormones), which can disrupt ovulation.
Symptoms may include: acne, weight gain, excessive hair growth, or trouble getting pregnant.
🔁 2. Thyroid Disorders
Your thyroid controls metabolism — and impacts your hormones, too.
🧊 Underactive thyroid = longer, heavier periods
🔥 Overactive thyroid = lighter or absent periods
🍭 3. Insulin Resistance or Diabetes
Your body may not process sugar well — which can mess with your hormones and cycle.
Often linked with PCOS.
🔥 4. Endometriosis
A painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.
🚨 Causes painful, long, or irregular periods — and can impact fertility if untreated.
👩⚕️ What Should You Do?
- Track your period patterns over a few months
- Note other symptoms like pain, acne, or hair growth
- See a gynecologist or hormone specialist for blood work or an ultrasound if needed
👉 Your period is like a monthly report card for your health — don’t ignore the red flags.
