What Are the Signs That You Need Treatment for Irregular Periods?

While various doctors can provide treatment for irregular periods, the type of doctor who specializes in treating women’s health issues like irregular periods is an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN). In addition to treating irregular periods, OBGYNs also specialize in prenatal care, cesarean and vaginal deliveries, pap smears, fertility treatments, urinary issues, breast health, and more.

After graduating from medical school, OBGYNs complete four years in an obstetrician-gynecology residency program. Once the residency training program is complete, OBGYNs are then eligible to take a board certification exam with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

At Michelle Trandai MD, our board-certified OBGYN and team of medical professionals have an abundance of experience and expertise in providing high-quality care for individuals dealing with irregular periods.

It is usually a good idea to see a gynecologist if you are dealing with irregular periods, as they could be a sign of an underlying condition such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uncontrolled diabetes, or thyroid disorders. A gynecologist can also determine if any lifestyle habits or medications you are taking are contributing to irregular periods, such as stress, extreme weight gain or loss, hormonal contraceptives, or excessive exercise. In addition to isolating the cause of your irregular periods, a gynecologist can also prescribe medication changes, treat the underlying cause of your irregular period, and recommend certain lifestyle changes to help you develop a more dependable menstrual cycle.

With that in mind, you should plan to see a gynecologist if you are experiencing any of the following:

– Bleeding in between periods
– Extremely painful periods
– Have not had a period for 90 days
– Have a period more than once every 21 days or less than once every 35 days
– Period becomes suddenly irregular or unusually heavy
– Period lasts for longer than one week

There are several ways that a doctor or OBGYN can go about treating irregular periods. If an underlying medical condition is causing the irregular period, such as PCOS or a thyroid disorder, your OBGYN will treat the irregular period by addressing the underlying condition. They may also provide medication to help with the irregular period symptoms. Other treatments for irregular periods could involve any of the following options:

– Birth control pills, or stopping them if they are causing irregular periods
– Endometrial ablation
– Hormonal therapy
– Lifestyle changes

There are several different types of irregular periods, each of which has its own set of symptoms. Some of the different types of irregular periods are as follows:

– Menorrhagia and polymenorrhagia: heavy bleeding that lasts longer than one week
– Dysmenorrhea: excess pain during menstrual period
– Amenorrhea: absent periods for at least three menstrual cycles
– Hypomenorrhea: extra light periods
– Oligomenorrhea: periods that occur more than 35 days apart from each other

Other symptoms of irregular periods could include bleeding or spotting between periods, bleeding after sexual intercourse, or bleeding after you have reached menopause.

If you are dealing with irregular periods, our menstrual cycle specialists at Michelle Trandai MD in Chicago, IL, would be pleased to provide you with high-quality gynecological care.

You should consider scheduling an evaluation with Dr. Michelle Trandai, MD, if you experience ongoing changes in your menstrual cycle, including missed periods, unusually heavy bleeding, frequent spotting, unpredictable cycles, or periods that become significantly different from your normal pattern. With more than 20 years of experience in OB/GYN care, Dr. Trandai provides personalized evaluations to help identify possible causes of irregular periods and understand how these changes may affect your reproductive health. She takes time to review your symptoms, health history, and concerns to provide guidance and care options tailored to your individual needs. Contact us for more information or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 5449 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640. We serve patients from Chicago IL, Edgewater IL, Evanston IL, Ravenswood IL, Uptown IL, Lake View IL, Lincoln Park IL, Buena Park IL, Bowmanville IL, Boystown IL and Roscoe Village, IL.