Menstrual Disorders- Handle Your Body With Care

Ugh!! mom...where is my medicine box? Why do you touch my stuff? My tummy is full I am not having breakfast, missed my dance class. Hell...even one pain killer didn't work. This is what exactly happens with me every month. I hate being a women at this point of time and why I need to go through this every - month? This is the common expression all women show during menstrual periods. But I would say I am lucky, some women I know experience menstrual periods once in 3 month while few have twice in a year. Phew...scary!!

Apart from severe cramps and irregular menstrual cycle there are certain types of menstrual disorders that every women must be aware about. One may have short minor menstrual problems to prolonged problems and then serious illness. Most women - suffer some type of menstrual problem but it is always worth while consulting a doctor about them as they may be a sign of some significant problem. Here let me help you with some of the common disorders which will help you identify different menstrual cycle disorders of varying degrees.

• Premenstrual Syndrome
  It is the name of the symptoms that may occur from seven to fourteen days before the period, sometimes continuing after the onset of periods. Some women experience severe pain or mood swings during this stage of the menstruation cycle. It is also termed as personality disorder due to unexpected emotional fluctuations which affects our relations with people around us. It is the most common problem every women faces.
• Dysmenorrhea
  It is a very painful menstrual cramp. It is a severe cramp without underlying illness. The common symptoms include- backache, leg pain, nausea, dizziness, vomiting. This is possibly due to excess prostaglandins, excessive uterine contractions or similar problem.
  
• Amenorrhea
  It is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is the condition where a woman has never had a period. Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods for at least six months. Secondary amenorrhea is often due to pregnancy or hormonal imbalance.
• Menorrhagia
  Menorrhagia is excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding. It is also known as hypermenorrhea. It does not refer to normal heavy menstrual bleeding. It only refers to very heavy bleeding or bleeding that lasts longer than seven days. Menorrhagia can also be accompanied by menstrual bleeding that includes large blood clots. It is most frequently caused by a hormonal imbalance or uterine fibroids.
• Endometrial Cancer
  Endometrial Cancer is a growth of the lining of the uterus. Usually it is accompanied by unusual bleeding from the vagina. It is a serious illness, but can usually be treated successfully if it is noticed early enough. It is most common is women over 50 years old or in women who have had high levels of estrogen.
• Fibroids
  Fibroids are growths in the muscular wall of the uterus. They come in varying sizes and can be tiny or large. Some women do not have any symptoms with fibroids. Other women can experience heavy bleeding and longer periods than usual. Fibroids can also cause pain in the lower pelvic area, pain during sexual intercourse, a constant need to urinate, pressure in the bowel and constipation. Women who are aged over 35 or who have had multiple pregnancies are at a greater risk of fibroids.
• Pelvic Inflammatory
  Pelvic inflammatory disease (or PID) is an infection that occurs in some part of the female reproductive organs. One of the symptoms of PID is a foul-smelling discharge from the vagina. It may also be accompanied by irregular menstrual periods or pain during sex. The most common cause for PID is by coming into contact with a sexually transmitted disease. PID is a serious illness that may damage the fallopian tubes and prevent future pregnancies.

Now that you are aware of the list of the disorders and symptoms for the same, you might want to find out for yourself if you fall under any of them. Need not worry, you are safe. Consult a trusted gynecologist and take advice accordingly.