Angela Onwuzoo A fertility specialist, Dr. Adeleke Daramola, says women who see their period twice a month should go for medical evaluation to be sure there are no underlying health issues that could predispose them to fertility problems. According to him, most women who see their menses twice a month have a reduced chance of conception.
Daramola who is the Clinical Director, Androcare Fertility Clinic, stated this during an interview with PUNCH HealthWise, stressing that fibroid, cervical cancer, and hormonal imbalance could make some women see their menstruation more than once a month. He explained, “Normally, it all depends on the circle length of the woman. For example, if the woman has a 24-day circle and you know in a month we have 30 days.
When she sees it on the 24th, that is once a month. “ But some women have a circle length of 18 days. In that kind of situation, they may see their periods twice a month.
However, women above 45 years old who are having their period twice a month should be screened for cervical cancer. “Seeing menses twice in a month for older women could be an indication of a very severe health problem. If the woman is below 45 years, it could be a sign of fibroid or bleeding disorders.
For women above 45 years, it is not a good sign. “Such women have to have a test to check if it is a hormonal imbalance or something else. They can also do a scan to check if the pelvis is okay.
But the causes could be a fibroid, pregnancy, cervical cancer an.