menstrual irregularity

menstrual irregularity Abnormality in the normal menstrual cycle, which is about 28 days long. Girls and teenagers may have menstrual irregularity for a time following the onset of menstrual periods. Some adult women also have irregular cycles. This can be a benign condition, but it can also be due to problems in the uterus or ovaries, including cancer. Adults with menstrual irregularity should see a physician to rule out disease or other problems. In some cases, medication, such as birth control pills, can be used to regulate a chronically irregular cycle.