Irregular, or abnormal, bleeding falls outside the borders of a typical menstrual cycle. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) classifies the following situations as irregular bleeding.
Every woman’s menstrual cycle is unique, and it’s not unusual to have minor variations sometimes. But, irregular bleeding is more than a minor change: it can significantly impact your life or become debilitating if not addressed.
So, if you’re experiencing any of the issues above, it’s time to schedule an irregular bleeding evaluation at NY Midtown OB/GYN to find the source of your problems.
Irregular bleeding has many possible causes, including:
Several causes often contribute to irregular bleeding.
The NY Midtown OB/GYN team asks about your symptoms and checks your full medical history, focusing particularly on past gynecology issues. It helps the team make a diagnosis if you keep track of your menstrual cycles, bleeding, and related symptoms for at least a few weeks beforehand.
You may need a procedure like a hysteroscopy, in which the team examines the inside of your uterus using a miniature fiber-optic camera. This can help detect polyps, fibroids, and other issues that cause irregular bleeding.
Treatment of irregular bleeding is customized based on its cause. Hormone regulation —usually in the form of birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), or other contraceptive devices —
can be highly effective in regulating your periods, reducing heavy bleeding, and easing discomfort. Many patients use birth control for this reason versus contraception reasons.
Other options for regulating periods and easing disruptive bleeding include surgical procedures to remove the uterine lining or eliminate fibroids.
You don’t have to live with painful, heavy bleeding. Call NY Midtown OB/GYN or click the online scheduler to book your appointment today.