Irregular cycles occur when the gap between your periods keeps changing. This can mean you get a period less than 25 days apart or more than 40 day apart.
While it is normal to sometimes have irregularities of your periods, if they keep happening you should speak to your Gynaecologist. If any other aspect of your menstrual cycle has also changed, you should keep track of when your period begins and ends, including the amount of bleeding and whether you pass large blood clots or have noticed pain worsening.
Gaining or losing a significant amount of weight, a BMI below 19 or above 24, dieting (low/zero carb diets), intense physical activity, stressful events and illnesses often have an impact on the menstrual cycle. You should notice your periods returning to normal once stress and lifestyle factors have normalised.
If the irregular periods keep occurring, contact your Gynaecologist so that these are assessed properly through an examination and a pelvic ultrasound scan.Your Gynaecologist will also order blood tests to assess your hormones and to rule out medical disorders which may be causing the irregular cycles.
The most common findings in persistently irregular cycles are thyroid disorders and diabetes or the metabolic syndrome related to polycystic ovaries. Specific blood tests will also help assess how your ovaries are working and test for premature ovarian insufficiency.
Contact Dr Giada Frontino, our Consultant Gynaecologist, to book a face-to-face or a virtual consultation.
Dr Rogers has had a rich and illustrious career so far, which is continuing to grow and develop. Everything Ralph has been involved in since qualifying has added value to his knowledge and experience, but there have been some impressive highlights to note:
2018 – Present Founder Medical Director: Rogers Regenerative Medical Group (RRMG)
2012 – 2024 Medical Advisor – National Basketball Association
2008 – 2018 Medical Director: The London Sports Injury Clinic London
2010-2011 First Team Doctor, Chelsea Football Club
2007- 2010 The Football Association (Team Physician for England under 19 and development squads)
2005-2006 Medical Advisor: Trinidad & Tobago World Cup Football Team
2002 – 2008 Club Doctor: Walsall Football Club, West Midlands England
1998 – 2009 Medical Director: Medical & Orthopaedic Sports Therapy,
2000 – 2005 Sports Physician: Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Birmingham
