India, May 29 -- Irregular cycles and unpredictable periods are often brushed off as a delayed period or hormonal fluctuation, but sometimes there may be more going on beneath the surface. Many people assume that if bleeding happens every month, ovulation must be happening too - but medically, that isn't always the case.

It's possible to experience bleeding that looks like a menstrual period even without releasing an egg. If your cycles are difficult to track, your bleeding feels inconsistent, or you're unsure when - or if - you're ovulating, it may be worth looking into more closely rather than assuming it's part of a normal cycle.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down what may...