When a woman's period is permanently irregular, it is due to some alteration in the menstrual cycle. In these cases a thorough gynecological examination is recommended.
Sometimes, irregular periods have a primary cause such as delayed puberty or absence of ovaries. However, on other occasions, menstrual irregularities are due to ovarian cancer, early menopause or pituitary alterations.
Read the full article on: What is irregular menstruation like and what are its causes? ( 37).
By Júlia Roig Navarro M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Paula Cano Calvo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/06/2022
