16 March 2023
Regardless of your age, skipping one period once or twice a year is normal and often may be due to stress. However, if you notice this happening repeatedly, or when your period is becoming heavier or scantier, you should speak to your GP or Gynaecologist who might request tests such as bloods and a pelvic ultrasound scan.
Other changes in your menstrual cycles that should be checked include lighter bleeding, spotting in between periods, clotty periods or periods starting earlier or later than you would expect.
You may also have noticed more crampy tummy pain, you may be feeling low or easily snap at anything, or your vagina is feeling drier. Irregular periods will often come along with other symptoms affecting the mood, sleep and sexual drive.
These are all important symptoms that usually worsen if neglected.
Do not hesitate to reach out to Dr Frontino, who will help you to rule out menopause, understand the causes of the irregular periods and choose the non-hormonal or hormonal treatment that is most suitable for you in order to regain your wellbeing and health.
Dr Frontino helps women in perimenopause and menopause who are struggling with symptoms at the Menopause Clinic at the 25 Harley Street Clinic https://www.phoenixhospitalgroup.com/menopause-clinic-london/