What are Menstrual Disorders?
Menstrual disorders refer to conditions that affect the regularity, duration, or nature of a woman’s menstrual cycle. These disorders may cause symptoms like irregular periods, heavy bleeding, painful menstruation, or the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). Common menstrual disorders include dysmenorrhea (painful periods), menorrhagia (heavy bleeding), oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods), and amenorrhea (absence of periods).
Our Menstrual Disorder Treatment Services Include:
- Comprehensive Diagnosis: Thorough evaluation of menstrual history, physical examination, hormone testing, and imaging (ultrasound, MRI) to determine the cause of the disorder.
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Medication and Hormonal Therapy
– Birth Control Pills/Devices: To regulate periods and reduce heavy bleeding or pain.
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): To relieve pain associated with dysmenorrhea.
Hormonal Injections or IUDs: To manage irregular or heavy periods.
Progesterone Therapy: For cases of absent periods due to hormonal imbalances. -
Minimally Invasive Procedures:
– Endometrial Ablation: A procedure to remove or destroy the uterine lining in cases of severe bleeding.
D&C (Dilation and Curettage): To remove abnormal tissue or polyps from the uterus.
Laparoscopy: For diagnosing and treating underlying conditions like endometriosis or fibroids that may be causing menstrual irregularities. - Lifestyle and Dietary Modifications: – Guidance on diet, exercise, and stress management to support menstrual health and alleviate symptoms.
- Fertility Preservation and Counseling (if needed): – For patients with menstrual disorders affecting fertility, we offer counseling, fertility treatments, and preservation options.
Benefits of Menstrual Disorder Treatment:
- Pain Relief: Reduces discomfort and cramping during menstruation.
- Regularization of Menstrual Cycles: Restores a regular, predictable cycle, helping manage heavy, light, or absent periods.
- Improved Quality of Life: Alleviates symptoms that can interfere with daily activities, work, or social interactions.
- Enhanced Fertility Potential: Resolves underlying issues that might impact fertility, increasing the chances of conception.
- Prevention of Complications: Timely treatment can help prevent long-term complications like anemia due to heavy bleeding or infertility.
Conditions We Treat with Menstrual Disorder Care:
- Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods): Severe cramping or pain during menstruation, often caused by hormonal imbalances or conditions like endometriosis.
- Menorrhagia (Heavy Bleeding): Excessive bleeding that may result in anemia or disrupt daily activities.
- Oligomenorrhea (Infrequent Periods): Periods that occur less frequently, which could be caused by hormonal imbalances, PCOS, or thyroid dysfunction.
- Amenorrhea (Absence of Periods): The absence of menstruation, which could be caused by pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, or medical conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or stress.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A condition that can cause irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne, and difficulty conceiving.