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Hello Doctor. My daughter is 16+ and has irregular periods. She missed her last two period cycles. What should i do now do i need to consult a gyno or GP. Pls suggest.

Ans: A girl's body may not follow an exact schedule. It's common, especially in the first 2 years after a girl starts getting her period, to skip periods or to have irregular periods.
Irregular periods happen because of hormonal changes, weight gain, or rapid weight loss, illness, stress, sedentary life or gynecological issues.
But if periods become very frequently irregular
Please visit your gynecologist
And will advise
1) hormonal test
2) usg pelvis to rule out any ovarian cyst or pco
And will treat accordingly
1) lifestyle modification: regular walk, exercises are needed for hormonal circulation and for release of good hormones
2) avoid junk and have good nutritious food.
3) stress management, yoga, walks meditation
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Dr Aarti Bakshi Ji, Good Afternoon. I have daughter aged 13yrs 2month. First periods started in the month of September 2024. After that her behaviour changed and became arrogant. She is not going to school on periods days. Kindly help,How to counsel her??,
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