Irregular Periods Treatment in Adana: Causes and Treatment
A normal menstrual cycle usually lasts 21–35 days, with bleeding for 2–7 days. Cycles outside this range, abnormal bleeding amount or duration, bleeding between periods or absent periods are considered irregular periods.
Occasional small changes can be normal, but persistent irregularity may signal an underlying cause.
Op. Dr. Hüseyin Kılıç evaluates patients with irregular periods at his clinic in Ziyapaşa, Adana, using examination, ultrasound and hormone tests.
This content is for general information only. Diagnosis and treatment are individualized.
Types of Irregular Periods
- Infrequent periods: Cycles longer than 35 days
- Frequent periods: Cycles shorter than 21 days
- Heavy or prolonged periods
- Intermenstrual bleeding: Bleeding or spotting between periods
- Amenorrhea: No periods for 3 months or more (not due to pregnancy)
Causes
- Pregnancy (the first thing to consider with a late period)
- PMOS (formerly PCOS – polycystic ovary syndrome)
- Thyroid disease
- High prolactin
- Stress, intense exercise, rapid weight gain or loss
- Uterine polyps, fibroids, adenomyosis
- Puberty and the transition to menopause
- Certain medications and contraceptives
- Bleeding disorders
When to See a Doctor
- No period for more than 3 months
- Periods consistently more often than every 21 days or less often than every 35 days
- Bleeding longer than 7 days or heavy enough to change a pad every hour
- Bleeding between periods or after intercourse
- Any bleeding after menopause
- Symptoms of anemia such as fatigue or dizziness
- Difficulty getting pregnant
Diagnosis
- Detailed history and menstrual calendar
- Gynecological examination and ultrasound
- Pregnancy test
- Hormone tests (FSH, LH, estradiol, prolactin, thyroid, AMH, etc.)
- Complete blood count
- If needed, endometrial sampling or hysteroscopy
Treatment
- Lifestyle: Weight control, regular sleep, stress management.
- Hormonal treatment: To regulate cycles and reduce bleeding.
- Treating the underlying condition: e.g. thyroid or prolactin disorders.
- Medications to reduce bleeding and the hormonal IUD
- Surgery: Hysteroscopic or laparoscopic methods for structural causes such as polyps or fibroids.
- For women trying to conceive: Ovulation-regulating treatment.
Irregular Periods Treatment in Adana
Patients from Seyhan, Çukurova, Yüreğir, Sarıçam and all districts of Adana are evaluated at our clinic in Ziyapaşa and a personalized treatment plan is created.
Please contact our clinic to make an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can stress delay my period?
Yes. Intense stress can delay ovulation and therefore the period.
Are irregular periods a sign of infertility?
Not always, but if caused by ovulation problems they can make conception harder, and this is treatable.
Are irregular periods normal in adolescence?
Irregularity is common in the first 1–2 years after the first period, but very heavy bleeding or long absence of periods should be evaluated.
