Why Can Haid Happen Twice A Month? Know 6 Causes

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JAKARTA - Change in the menstrual cycle is sometimes a natural thing. But if you often experience menstruation twice a month, this condition can be a sign of certain health problems.

Here are 6 reasons why menstruation can occur twice a month, as reported by the Medical News Today page.

1. Temporary Change or Shorter Cycle

Sometimes a person can experience a menstrual cycle that is shorter than usual, so it occurs twice a month. After that, the cycle will usually return to normal.

That's why doctors usually don't immediately make diagnosiss based on just one change, except with symptoms of infection or other more serious health problems.

2. Young Age and Pubertas Period

Irregular menstrual cycles are very common for teenagers who are just starting to menstruate. During menstruation, hormone levels often drop drastically, so cycles can be shorter or longer.

According to Office on Women's Health, it takes about three years since the first menstruation period so that menstrual cycles become more regular.

3. Endometrosis

Endometrosis is a condition when tissues similar to uterine layers grow outside the uterus such as in ovaries, tuba channels, or other pelvic areas.

This condition can cause stomach pain, severe cramps, and irregular bleeding. Sometimes the bleeding is quite large so it looks like it comes in the second month.

To confirm the diagnosis, doctors usually carry out pelvis and ultrasound examinations. However, the only way to establish a definite diagnosis is through a small surgical action called laparoscopic.

4. Perimenopause

Permenopaus is a transition period to the menopause, where levels of the hormone estrogen and progesteron are starting to change.

This phase can last up to 10 years before someone actually stops menstruating.

During permenopaus, menstrual cycles often become irregular. The cycle can be shorter, longer to sometimes not come at all in a few months.

If a person does not experience menstruation for 12 consecutive months, it is considered to have entered the menopause period.

5. The problem with the Tiroid Weight

The thyroid glands located in the neck function to regulate many body hormonal processes, including metabolism and body temperature.

thyroid disorders, both hypothyroidism (antiroidally less active) and hyperthyroidism (antiroidally overactive) can cause menstrual cycles to become irregular.

According to Office on Women's Health, about 1 in 8 women will experience thyroid problems throughout their lives.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism, namely the condition when the thyroid gland is less active, can appear in various forms. Patients usually feel cold easily, often experience constipation, and feel tired quickly.

In addition, menstrual bleeding tends to be more than usual, the skin looks pale, the face looks swollen, the heart rate slows down, and the weight can increase for no apparent reason.

On the other hand, hyperthyroidism is the condition when the thyroid gland is too active. Symptoms that arise are the opposite. A person can easily feel hot, his eyes appear to stand out, urinate more often, and experience difficulty sleeping and are easily offended. The heart rate usually gets faster, and weight can drop for no definite reason.

These two conditions can be treated, so it is important to consult a doctor if you suspect thyroid disorders.

6. Miom Rahim (Uterine Fibroids)

Mioms or fibroids are tame lumps that grow in the uterus. Although not cancerous, myoms can cause heavy menstrual bleeding or more often than usual.

In addition to causing severe menstrual bleeding, the uterine miom can also cause various other symptoms. Patients often feel a full feeling or depressed in the pelvic area, which is sometimes accompanied by a urge to urinate frequently.

Miom can also cause pain in the lower back as well as discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse.

The exact cause of the miom is not yet known, but genetic factors and changes in hormone levels are believed to play a major role.

Diagnosis is usually done through pelvis and ultrasound examinations.

If you have had two menstruations in a month for 2'3 consecutive months, you should immediately consult a doctor.

In addition, immediately check if you experience the following things:

- So much bleeding that you have to change sanitary napkins or sanitary napkins every hour

- Putting out a large blood clot

- Feeling dizzy or almost faint

- Pain during sexual intercourse

- Heavy pelvic pain

- Shortness of breath

- Weight change for no apparent reason

Too often menstruation can indicate a medical condition that needs to be treated. In addition, excessive bleeding can also cause anemia due to iron deficiency, which can cause prolonged fatigue and weakness.