Common Menstrual Problems and their Treatments

Here’s a list of common menstrual problems along with their causes and symptoms:

 1. Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)

Symptoms:

  • Cramping in the lower abdomen or back
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Headache, diarrhea

Causes:

  • Overproduction of prostaglandins (hormones that cause contractions)
  • Conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease (secondary dysmenorrhea)

 

2. Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding that soaks through pads/tampons every hour
  • Periods lasting more than 7 days
  • Fatigue, shortness of breath (due to anemia)

Causes:

  • Hormonal imbalance (e.g., estrogen and progesterone)
  • Uterine fibroids or polyps
  • Thyroid problems
  • Bleeding disorders

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3. Amenorrhea (No Periods)

Types & Symptoms:

  • Primary: No menstruation by age 15
  • Secondary: Missed periods for 3+ months in someone previously menstruating

Causes:

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Extreme stress or weight loss
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Thyroid or pituitary disorders
  • Excessive exercise or eating disorders

 

4. Oligomenorrhea (Infrequent Periods)

Symptoms:

  • Menstrual cycles longer than 35 days
  • Fewer than 6–8 periods per year

Causes:

  • PCOS
  • Perimenopause
  • Stress or hormonal imbalance
  • Excessive physical activity or low body weight

 

5. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Symptoms:

  • Mood swings, irritability
  • Bloating, breast tenderness
  • Fatigue, headaches, food cravings

Causes:

  • Hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle
  • Sensitivity to changing serotonin levels

 

6. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Symptoms:

  • Severe depression or anxiety
  • Irritability and anger
  • Physical symptoms similar to PMS but more intense

Causes:

  • Abnormal reaction to normal hormonal changes
  • Serotonin deficiency

 

7. Irregular Periods

Symptoms:

  • Unpredictable timing and flow
  • Skipped periods or variations in cycle length

Causes:

  • PCOS
  • Thyroid issues
  • Perimenopause
  • Stress, sudden weight changes

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