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Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular cycles and make ovulation or conception more difficult.

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Pregnancy with irregular cycles and hormone imbalance

Pregnancy with irregular cycles and hormone imbalance

What irregular cycles mean in a pregnancy context A menstrual cycle is considered irregular when bleeding intervals vary substantially from month to month, when cycles are very long or very short, or when periods are absent for several months at a time. In a pregnancy context, the main issue is not the bleeding pattern itself […]