What Is Irregular or Painful Menstruation?
Menstrual cycles vary from person to person, but consistent pain, unpredictable timing, or excessive bleeding are not normal—especially when they interfere with your daily life. These symptoms may include:
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Periods that are too frequent or too far apart
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Heavy bleeding (soaking through pads/tampons within hours)
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Severe cramps or pelvic pain before or during your cycle
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Spotting between periods
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Periods that last more than 7 days
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Nausea, fatigue, or mood swings that feel extreme or unmanageable
What Causes Irregular or Painful Periods?
Cycle symptoms are often a sign that your hormones, metabolism, or inflammatory pathways are out of sync. Some of the most common root causes include:
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Hormonal Imbalance – especially estrogen dominance or low progesterone
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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Endometriosis
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Thyroid disorders
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Insulin resistance or blood sugar imbalance
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Chronic inflammation or nutrient deficiencies
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Perimenopause (changing hormones in your 30s and 40s)
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Stress or hypothalamic disruption
Sometimes, symptoms are triggered by a combination of factors that require a more holistic look.
When to Seek Help
If your cycle is disrupting your quality of life—or if you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off—it’s time to take a closer look. You don’t need to wait for a diagnosis to start feeling better.
You deserve care that looks beyond symptom suppression and gets to the “why.”
How Aligned Modern Health Can Help
We take a root-cause approach to menstrual symptoms. That means going deeper than a standard OB/GYN panel and addressing the full picture of your health, including:
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Comprehensive hormone testing, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid markers
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Inflammation and nutrient testing to assess key drivers of imbalance
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Advanced support for PCOS, endometriosis, and thyroid conditions
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Natural treatment options including lifestyle interventions, targeted supplements, and stress/hormone regulation
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Ongoing care with a dedicated clinical team that adjusts your plan as your body responds
Whether you’re navigating painful periods, irregular cycles, or just feel out of rhythm—our team is here to help you reconnect with your body and restore balance, naturally.
You don’t have to keep pushing through. If your cycle feels unpredictable, painful, or out of sync—we’re here to help you find answers.