Are irregular periods just an inconvenience or can they be harmful?
Irregular periods in themselves will not harm your body. However an abnormal cycle can be a sign of an underlying hormone problem. Many conditions can show themselves as irregular periods. There may be too little estrogen which is bad for bones. Or there may be high levels of estrogen and a lack of progesterone which can be bad for the uterus. Workup and treatment are necessary if a woman cycle is truly abnormal. Many women are told that told that irregular periods dont matter unless you are trying to get pregnant. This is not necessarily true and, anyway, you will want to know why they are irregular. If you are not getting clear answers, you may want to consider a consultation with a specialist in female hormone problems.
