Menstrual Disorders

Menstrual disorders are problems with a woman's monthly cycle that change the timing, flow, or symptoms of menstruation. Amenorrhoea (no periods), menorrhagia (heavy bleeding), oligomenorrhea (periods that don't happen often), or dysmenorrhea (painful periods) are some of the symptoms of these diseases. Hormonal imbalances involving oestrogen and progesterone are major underlying variables, although other reasons may include thyroid diseases, stress, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, and certain drugs.

Menstrual problems can cause a wide range of symptoms, from bleeding that lasts too long or is irregular to mood swings, exhaustion, and pelvic discomfort. These can have a big impact on a woman's everyday life and ability to become pregnant. A full medical history, a pelvic exam, blood hormone tests, and imaging tests like ultrasound are usually part of the diagnosis process to find structural or hormonal causes.

The type of disease and the cause of it will determine the treatment. Changes to your lifestyle, hormonal therapy, drugs to control your cycles, or surgery in really bad situations are all possible options. Early diagnosis and proper treatment not only bring back normal menstrual health, but they also help avoid problems including anaemia, infertility, and long-term pelvic pain. Regular visits to the gynaecologist are important for keeping hormones in check and reproductive health.