Menstrual disorders refer to a group of conditions that affect a woman's menstrual cycle, which is the regular pattern of changes in hormones and the uterus that prepare a woman's body for pregnancy each month.
Menstrual disorders can cause irregular or heavy bleeding, missed periods, painful periods, and other symptoms that can interfere with a woman's quality of life. Some common menstrual disorders include:
- Amenorrhea: The absence of menstrual periods in a woman of reproductive age.
- Dysmenorrhea: Painful periods that can range from mild to severe.
- Menorrhagia: Heavy menstrual bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days.
- Metrorrhagia: Irregular bleeding between periods.
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A group of physical and emotional symptoms that occur before a woman's period.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): A more severe form of PMS that can cause extreme mood swings and other symptoms.
There are many other types of menstrual disorders as well, and they can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome
If you are experiencing menstrual irregularities or other symptoms, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
