Menstrual Disorders Treatment
Every month, the uterus prepares itself to nourish a baby, by readying the endometrial lining. When fertilization of the released egg doesn’t occur in that month, the body sheds the endometrial lining, leading to a menstrual period. While the period of each woman has its own set of regularities, any deviation can indicate a menstrual disorder that must be treated.
What are Menstrual Disorders?
Most women have a menstrual cycle of 21-35 days, with menstruation typically occurring every 24-28 days. Menstrual problems are characterized by abnormalities in the menstrual cycle, which can also sometimes be accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms. There are various types of menstrual disorders:
- Amenorrhea – Absence of a period for more than 90 days, unless a woman is pregnant, breastfeeding, under 16 years of age, or undergoing menopause.
- Oligomenorrhea- Infrequent periods, which occur at irregular intervals
- Dysmenorrhea- Extremely painful cramps during the period
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding- Heavier or lighter flow, spotting or bleeding between periods, periods which last for longer than 7 days
What are the causes of Menstrual Disorders?
There are various Menstrual Disorder cases, which could cause a certain condition in women.
- Going on or off birth control pills
- Uterine polyps or fibroids which are benign tumors on the wall of the uterus
- PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), in which hormonal imbalance causes an irregular release of eggs from the ovaries
- Stress and lifestyle, such as fluctuation or increase in weight, smoking, etc.
- Endometriosis, during which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, which occurs when the ovaries do not function as normal
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease caused by a bacterial infection that affects the reproductive system
What are the symptoms of Menstrual Disorders?
Women may experience one or multiple symptoms of Menstrual Disorders, such as:
- Heavy periods
- Spotting between periods
- Irregular periods
- Absence of a period
- Extreme pain and cramps before and during the period
- Bowel issues, such as diarrhea or constipation
- Anxiety or depression during periods
- Emotional mood swings before and during periods
How are Menstrual Disorders diagnosed?
Based on your medical health and concerns, the doctor may recommend one or more of the following tests to be conducted, to get down to the root cause of the problem.
- Endometrial biopsy, to extract a sample of the endometrial lining for analysis
- Ultrasound to produce a picture of the uterus
- Hysteroscopy, to diagnose the presence of abnormalities such as fibroids, etc.
- Blood tests to check for hormonal imbalance or other medical conditions
- PAP smear to determine the presence of cancer
- Physical exam to check for inflammation
What are the treatments for Menstrual Disorders?
The treatment recommended to you by the specialist is dependent on the condition that is causing the menstrual disorder, which is determined during a counseling session and conduction of tests. Some of the treatments for menstrual disorders are:
- Birth control pills
- Hormone replacement
- Antibiotics
- Medication
Why choose Heal and Care Clinic for Menstrual Disorders Treatment?
At Heal and Care, our specialists are highly adept at understanding the issues that women face, and how they can shape their thoughts and lives. Our team of brilliant doctors is led by Dr. Manisha Patil, the chief expert at Heal and Care, who has years of experience in diagnosing and treating various menstrual disorders with compassion and efficiency. The cutting-edge technology in our state-of-the-art clinic allows for a world-class diagnosis during your counseling session, based on which a treatment plan is crafted, to take care of your problem in a safe and precise manner. We believe in providing compassionate services that put patients at the center of the treatment, resulting in the highest standard of excellence.