Irregular or missed periods

For irregular or missed periods, see gynecologists first.

Periods may come early, late or stop. Pregnancy, stress, weight changes, thyroid problems and a hormone condition called PCOS can be causes.

Also searched as: মাসিক অনিয়মিত, অনিয়মিত মাসিক, masik, masik onimito, masik hocche na

Go to hospital now

  • Possible pregnancy with severe lower-belly pain, shoulder-tip pain, faintness or collapse, even without a positive pregnancy test
Call 999

Who to see: Gynecologists

A gynaecologist (women’s health specialist) examines and arranges an ultrasound if needed.

See a doctor today

  • A missed period or possible pregnancy with new lower belly pain or vaginal bleeding, even without a positive pregnancy test

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for irregular or missed periods (masik)?
See gynecologists first. A gynaecologist (women’s health specialist) examines and arranges an ultrasound if needed.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Possible pregnancy with severe lower-belly pain, shoulder-tip pain, faintness or collapse, even without a positive pregnancy test. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find gynecologists?
Most gynecologists are listed in Dhaka (2,107), Chattogram (569), Cumilla (482), Sylhet (279), Mymensingh (276). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetMymensingh

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk