Irregular Periods and Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know

👋 Introduction

If you’ve been trying to conceive but your periods are unpredictable — late one month, skipped the next — you’re not alone. Many women experience irregular menstrual cycles, but few understand how this can affect their fertility.

In this article, Dr. Dhaval, a fertility specialist with 10+ years of OB-GYN experience, breaks down the truth about irregular periods, ovulation, and your chances of getting pregnant.

🔄 What Are Irregular Periods?

A normal cycle ranges from 24 to 35 days. Irregular periods mean:

• Your cycle length keeps changing

• You skip periods

• You have unusually short or long cycles

• You bleed between periods

This often means your ovulation isn’t regular — and ovulation is key for pregnancy.

🧠 Why Irregular Periods Affect Fertility

You can only get pregnant during ovulation. If you don’t know when or if you’re ovulating, timing intercourse becomes difficult — and so does conception.

Irregular periods may signal:

• PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

• Thyroid imbalances

• High stress or weight fluctuations

• Poor ovarian reserve

• High prolactin levels

🩺 How Can You Tell If You’re Ovulating?

You may still ovulate even with irregular periods — but not every cycle. Here’s how to check:

• Ovulation tracking kits

• Mid-cycle transvaginal ultrasound

• Day 21 progesterone blood test

• Basal body temperature charting

If ovulation isn’t happening, ovulation induction with safe medications (like Letrozole or Clomiphene) can help.

🧪 Common Tests We Recommend at ISHA Clinic:

• LH, FSH, AMH (for egg reserve)

• Thyroid profile

• Prolactin

• Pelvic ultrasound

• Semen analysis for your partner (often overlooked!)

These tests help us identify the root cause of the irregularity — and build a simple, personalized fertility plan.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Dhaval Says:

“Irregular periods don’t mean you can’t get pregnant. It just means we need to help your body ovulate predictably. With proper treatment, most women conceive naturally or with IUI.”

🧭 Treatment Options for Irregular Periods + Fertility

At ISHA Fertility Clinic, we focus on:

• Correcting the underlying issue (PCOS, hormones, thyroid)

• Inducing ovulation safely

• Monitoring cycles with scans

• Offering affordable IUI cycles when needed

All without pushing you into IVF unless it’s truly necessary.

🌍 Available Globally — via Zoom

You can now consult Dr. Dhaval from anywhere in the world via online video consultation. Share your cycle history and reports — and get expert guidance tailored to your body.

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❓FAQs

Can I get pregnant naturally with irregular periods?
Yes — many women do. We just need to help you track or induce ovulation.

Should I go straight to IVF?
Not at all. Most patients with irregular cycles conceive with basic correction and IUI if needed.

Does PCOS always cause infertility?
No. With lifestyle changes and ovulation tracking or induction, many PCOS patients conceive naturally.

💡 Final Thoughts

Irregular periods may feel frustrating, but they’re just a signal — not a sentence. With the right investigations and ovulation support, your fertility journey can still move forward.