Irregular Periods Causes, Treatments & More
Article Sources
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3. Uterine Polyps or Fibroids
Polyps are small, noncancerous growths that affect the lining of the uterus. A fibroid is a small tumor attached to the wall of the uterus, which is generally benign but can be cancerous in rare instances. A fibroid can range in size from barely visible to the size of a grapefruit.
Both a polyp and fibroid in the uterus can cause irregular periods. Generally, they'll cause heavy bleeding and pain during periods. In very rare cases, they can cause missed periods.
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