An irregular menstrual cycle can be caused by a variety of factors that disrupt your body’s delicate hormonal balance. Stress, for example, can trigger the release of cortisol, a hormone that can interfere with the production of oestrogen and progesterone, essential players in regulating your period. Similarly, nutritional imbalance or overexercising can throw these hormones off kilter. As women approach perimenopause, the hormonal fluctuations leading up to menopause can cause periods to become unpredictable.
Certain medical conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can also cause irregular periods and may affect ovulation. This is a very common syndrome in females and can present in very different ways.
We advise anyone with irregular periods to get their blood tested for these fertility hormones at specific times during their menstrual cycle to investigate whether there are any underlying issues. Ultimately, any imbalance in hormones, whether due to lifestyle factors, medical conditions, or natural life stages, can contribute to an irregular menstrual cycle. Test don’t guess. Our Fertility Care Plan will help you with the investigations and formulate your next step forward.