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You are unique and so are your menstrual related conditions. A regular menstrual cycle without any major discomfort is important for your physical and psychological well being.
Talk to us to get expert help and advice, and we can help to find a treatment that works for you.
Let’s face the truth. Not all women have a hassle free and comfortable menstruation every month. Most of them run into period problems at some point. Often it might be just a one-time thing but if it keeps happening, it is time for you to consult a doctor.
Period problems can include irregular bleeding, heavy or light bleeding, missed periods, delayed periods, period pain or absence of periods.There are treatments that can help with period problems.
Normally, a doctor will examine you by asking a few questions about your symptoms, medical history and current health condition.
Any woman of any age can get period problems.
Most people think that period disorders happen mostly during puberty and gradually they disappear but it doesn’t always happen like this. Period problems can affect women during their late teens all the way up to their early 40s.
While treatment for period disorders is easily available, a lot of women often prefer not to talk about it. But not getting help for the problem can have an effect on someone's physical and mental wellbeing.
Discussing your condition with a doctor and taking the right treatment can be the best way to start.
So, the answer to the question ‘Who gets period problems?’ is anyone (and in some way or another, at some time, probably everyone).
The monthly menstruation period might be a time of discomfort for you. Trust us, it is the same for most women. A study on the menstrual health condition of women in India found that more than 68% women experience severe discomfort during their menstrual cycle. They often complain about tiredness, cramps, bloating, back ache, weakness and mood swings.
The other common problems that women experience are period pain, irregular periods, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), heavy periods (menorrhagia), missed periods (amenorrhea), and period delay.
The study also revealed that:
Unfortunately, most of the time women do not seek help for their period problems. So, it’s not really possible to accurately estimate how common period problems are. But experts do think that most women get period problems at least once, even if only for a short time.
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Period problems aren’t always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes they can just happen. But if your period changes or becomes more uncomfortable than usual, it’s worth talking about just in case there is something causing it.
Menstrual problems can be triggered by a range of things: hormonal fluctuations in the body, use of oral contraceptives, thyroid conditions, unhealthy lifestyle, being overweight, doing too much exercise, family inheritance, stress and anxiety.
Gynecologic disorders like endometriosis, PCOS, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or premature ovarian insufficiency also cause painful periods and period irregularity.
Period problems themselves – such as irregular periods or painful periods – often don’t lead to more serious physical issues, but sometimes they can be a sign of an underlying condition that needs medical attention.
Menstruation is a critical part of every woman's health. Menstrual problems if left untreated can lead to stress and anxiety as well as other serious health issues like infertility, ovarian cancer, endometriosis or anemia.
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Oral medications are usually the first line of treatment that doctors suggest. These medicines vary in terms of multiple factors like brand, active ingredient, composition, dosage and cost.
Synthetic progestins like Norethisterone and Medroxyprogesterone are most commonly used as treatment for period disorders.
Norethisterone is a synthetic version of the progesterone hormone which the female body produces naturally and works the same way.
Progesterone helps your uterus prepare for pregnancy. Throughout your menstrual cycle, progesterone levels fluctuate. When your progesterone levels increase, the lining of your uterus thickens and gets ready for a fertilized egg to implant. If your progesterone levels drop, the tissue lining of your uterus sheds and menstruation starts.
Norethisterone keeps your progesterone levels stable, which creates an artificial condition mimicking the time for ovulation. This helps to prevent the symptoms that appear due to low progesterone levels. Women can get relief from PMS symptoms like cramps, bloating, fatigue, back ache and weakness by taking norethisterone. It also helps treat heavy periods, irregular periods, missed periods and absence of periods.
Medroxyprogesterone is another version of the female hormone progesterone. It replaces or supplements the naturally-produced progesterone in the body. It prevents the tissue lining of the uterus from growing and makes the uterus produce some hormones.
Medroxyprogesterone helps in treatment of abnormal vaginal bleeding, endometriosis, amenorrhea (absence of periods) and also restores normal period cycles.
Period problems can often be short term or pass on their own. But it’s worth seeing a doctor if you’re at all concerned or notice any changes. This is especially the case if:
When these trouble you, take help from your doctor.
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