Menstrual-related Conditions

Menstrual disorders can occur just before and during menstruation. These symptoms can include heavy bleeding, missed periods, and severe mood swings that may be difficult to manage.

Types of Menstrual-relate Conditions

  • Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS occurs before the period and can lead to symptoms such as bloating, irritability, backaches, headaches, and breast soreness.

  • Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia) – In this condition, women experience excessive bleeding during menstruation. Additionally, the period may last longer than the typical five to seven days. This condition is often attributed to hormonal imbalances, particularly fluctuations in progesterone and estrogen levels. These hormonal changes can lead to the excessive shedding of the uterine lining, resulting in heavy and prolonged periods.

  • Absent Periods (Amenorrhea) —Amenorrhea refers to the absence of periods during a woman’s reproductive years. Primary Amenorrhea occurs when a woman has not started her menstrual periods by the age of 16, while Secondary Amenorrhea happens when a woman misses more than three consecutive periods.

  • Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea) – This condition causes extreme pain during periods, and could be caused by fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease or abnormal tissue growth outside of the uterus (Endometriosis).