Irregular Periods: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Irregular periods can be caused due to multiple reasons, here are the most common ones:

1. Hormonal imbalance
2. Endometriosis
3. Uterine fibroids
4. Birth control pills
5. Pregnancy
6. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

It can be a little tricky to spot abnormal periods. However, here are some clear signs that indicate an abnormality in your periods:

1. Heavy menstrual bleeding
2. Spotting between periods
3. Menstrual bleeding that lasts for more than 7 days
4. Bleeding post intercourse

No, irregular periods doesn’t mean infertility. Women with irregular periods might find it difficult to conceive as predicting their fertile window becomes difficult. However, irregular periods can lead to infertility when there’s irregular or no ovulation at all.