Menstrual Disorders Treatment
Menstrual disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect a woman's normal menstrual cycle. These include heavy periods (menorrhagia), absent periods (amenorrhea), irregular cycles, painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Dr. Sowmya Sampurna conducts thorough evaluations to identify the underlying cause and provides targeted treatment to restore menstrual health.
Common Symptoms
- Periods lasting more than 7 days
- Soaking through pads/tampons every 1-2 hours
- Passing large blood clots
- Missed or irregular periods
- Severe cramps that interfere with daily life
- Bleeding between periods
- Spotting after menopause
- Mood changes, bloating, and breast tenderness before periods
Evaluation
- Detailed menstrual history and symptom diary
- Hormonal profile (thyroid, prolactin, androgens)
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Endometrial biopsy when indicated
- Hysteroscopy for direct visualisation
- Blood tests to check for anaemia and clotting disorders
Treatment Options
- Hormonal Therapy: Oral contraceptive pills, progestins, or hormone-releasing IUD
- Non-Hormonal Medications: Tranexamic acid and NSAIDs for heavy and painful periods
- Iron Supplementation: For anaemia caused by heavy bleeding
- Hysteroscopic Surgery: Removal of polyps or fibroids causing abnormal bleeding
- Endometrial Ablation: Procedure to reduce or stop heavy periods
- Lifestyle Modifications: Stress management, exercise, and dietary guidance
- Identification of the root cause of menstrual irregularity
- Effective symptom relief with targeted treatment
- Improved energy levels and correction of anaemia
- Better quality of life and daily functioning
- Fertility-preserving treatment options
Dr. Sowmya Sampurna believes no woman should suffer in silence with menstrual problems. She provides empathetic, thorough care to find solutions that work for each patient's unique situation.
Bleeding is considered heavy if you soak through a pad or tampon every 1-2 hours, pass clots larger than a coin, bleed for more than 7 days, or feel weak and fatigued during periods.
Yes. Stress can affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and disrupt hormonal balance, leading to irregular or missed periods. Managing stress is an important part of treatment.