Body Confidential - Women's Health: Period Problems

From a lack of periods to heavy periods the irregular and darn right painful - when not caused by pregnancy, menstrual irregularities may be a sign of a gynaecological condition or problem.

It is common for women at the beginning and end of their reproductive lives to miss or have irregular periods, however there are many conditions that can cause menstrual irregularities and these need to be investigated and treated in order to maintain a good quality of life.

Dr Nardo said: "It's a big area and there are many different types of problems within it. Firstly, it's important to identify the age range of the woman. A period problem in a woman who is 28 is completely different to a woman of 50. The investigations we carry out therefore are also different. We have to individualise the management of period problems."

Reasons to see a doctor:

- If you haven't had a period by the age of 16.
- If your periods are irregular.
- If you bleed between periods.
- If your flow lasts longer than seven days each month.
- If you experience heavy bleeding that requires changing pads or tampons more than every one or two hours.
- If you experience severe pain or cramps during menstruation.

To read this article in full use the following web-link: http://www.bodyconfidential.co.uk/Health/Womens-Health-Period-Problems

For further information regarding period problems/menstrual irregularities or if you wish to make an appointment with Mr Nardo please call 0845 600 9997 or send an email to info@gyne-health.co.uk