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  • 01/04/2021

Is it normal to have irregular periods?

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No, irregular periods are always due to some underlying conditions such as stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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