Irregular Periods . ... ... . .

Late, early, twice this month, always spotting, bleeding between periods, missed, continous, really heavy!

 Ladies these are all types of 

IRREGULAR PERIODS!

 Irregular periods are not unusual among women, 30% are affect during their childbearing years. However, this is something you want to bring to your doctors attention. Irregular periods are one of the major symptoms us women with pcos are faced with. The cysts on our ovaries interfer with menstration, and ovulation. Periods are supposed to happen every 24-29 days however, cycles between 23-25 days are not uncommon either. If you have a problem like the one I just recently was faced with I would recommend Iron supplments. I was getting my period 3 times a month! Iron supplements are also great if you are experiencing heavy bleeding during your period.

Causes

Irregular periods are usually the sign of hormonal irregularities. There are many things that affect our hormone levels and the changes in them.

• Pregnancy
• Poor Diet
• Excercise
• Birth Control
• Menopause
• Stress
• Excessive alcohol
• Caffeine
• Drug use
• Smoking

Poor diet mean a diet too high in carbs such as chips, breads, candy, donuts, icecream and soo on.  Poor nutrion changes the proteins in our brain which leads to the brain singnaling for ovulation at odd times or less regularly. Over stressed (relationships, work, bills) signals our adrenal gland and cortisol is released. Cortisol impacts our estrogen and progesterone. Caffeine and alcohol are seen as types of stress to our bodies aswell.

Bleeding really heavy could be a sign of low progesterone which can lead to anemia so protect yourself and take IRON supplements.

Things you should attempt to change if IRREGULAR PERIODS are a pcos symptom of yours.

Get Rid of all your stressors or keep yourself occupied. Stress contributes to many symptoms!

DROP THE ALCOHOL AND COFFEE..NO POP!!

Quit smoking or reduce the amount you smoke

EAT WELL!! eatting healthy like I have said ladies helps out more than you would think

Let Birth control have time to adapt to your body dont give it up in just a month

DO NOT OVER EXCERCISE!

Irregular periods are not a JOKE! and well do yourself a favour inform your doctor. Irregular periods can lead to cancer.

Your friend Court... :)