GYNAECOLOGY

Any deviation outside the range of what constitutes a normal menstrual period is considered a menstrual problem and might be due a variety of reasons, some of which are gynaecological conditions that need investigation.

Menstrual irregularities that may be observed are:

• Amenorrhea absence of menstrual periods.
• Dysmenorrhoea painful menstruation.
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Oligomenorrhoea irregular or frequent menstrual periods.

Some of the causes that menstrual irregularities may be due:

• Hormonal disturbance: PCOS, Endometriosis.
• Anatomical problems: uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps.

After investigations and having reached a correct diagnosis an approach to treatment will depend if a woman desires to have more children.

Some of the treatment options available:

• Oral contraception
• Intra-uterine Device (IUD)
• Endometrial ablation
• Myomectomy
• Endometrial polyp removal
• Total laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)

If you suffer from menstrual problems, contact Dr Alex Polyakov to get an accurate diagnosis and discuss your treatment options.