Women Menstruation Problems: Abnormal bleeding, scanty bleeding, clots, fibroids, delayed menses.For many more women the menstrual cycle start from puberty and can last for decades into their 50’s. The bleeding period in the cycle is called menstruation, and for some women there may be menstruation problems.
One example kinds of difficulties some women face is amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is the delayed onset of menstruation in young girls who haven’t started their periods by 16. In older women amenorrhea occurs when a woman misses her periods for three months or more.
There may be one or several reasons for the occurrence of amenorrhea including pregnancy, hormone imbalances, and illness, of structural problems in reproductive system.
Another Menstruation problem "Dysmenorrhea".
Dysmenorrhea is another potential menstruation problem. Unlike menorrhagia, This condition is characterized by severe cramping and pain during menstruation. Sometimes an excess of prostaglandin is implicated in severe periods. There may also be underlying problems such as endometriosis or fibroids. Many women find a measure of relief from severe periods using over the counter medications. Some woman use herbs and herbal formulas to help such as black cohosh and squaw vine. Frequently the use of a heating pad provides some relief.Sometimes dysmenorrhea is accompanied by abnormal uterine bleeding. This can include heavy bleeding and abnormally long periods. In addition women may have more frequent periods. Hormones are often the reason women have this particular problem. Fibroids, cancer or polyps are also a possibility when abnormal bleeding occurs.Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is another menstruation problem that plagues many women. It can manifest in painful breasts, cramping, mood swings and bloating. Like other menstruation difficulties, PMS may be related to fluctuations in hormones. There is some evidence that diet may contribute to the problem. For example, fried foods, caffeine and sugar all seem to add to PMS symptoms. Many women will experience the occasional menstruation problem, however sever or prolonged symptoms may indicate the presence of a serious condition.
