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Irregular periods can be annoying and inconvenient, but happily, they’re usually nothing to worry about.

What are irregular periods?

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And, of course, a missed or abnormal period could also be due to pregnancy.

Missed or irregular periods can also be a sign of compromised ovarian function.

How can you tell if you have irregular periods?

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Keeping track can also help your doctor better determine whether treatment is necessary.

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Can you get pregnant if you have irregular periods?

Irregular menstrual cycles dont always affect fertility.

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In fact, plenty of women with irregular menstrual cycles get pregnant and go on to have normal pregnancies.

Usually women will track their cycles to determine when ovulation happens.

And if you dont ovulate, you cant get pregnant.

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Problems with ovulation are responsible for up to 30 percent of all cases of infertility.

How are irregular periods treated?

Your doctor can also perform an evaluation to assess hormone levels and possibly do an ultrasound examination.

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