Treatment of menstrual irregularities

Menstrual cycle disorders are any deviations in the duration of menstruation or the regularity of its occurrence. Menstrual cycle disorders can be caused by a number of conditions, so consultation with a gynecologist is essential for their diagnosis and treatment.

The factors that provoke cycle disruptions depend on the patient’s age. In general, the cycle may be disrupted under the influence of:

• hormonal imbalances;

• fibroids (benign tumors);

• cervical or uterine polyps;

• ovarian cysts;

• endometrial hyperplasia;

• endometriosis;

• ectopic pregnancy;

• oncological processes in the ovaries and uterus;

• menopause.

Menstrual cycle disorders can be identified by the following symptoms:

• spotting between periods;

• excessively frequent periods (cycle shorter than 21 days);

• too infrequent menstruation (interval longer than 36 days);

• heavy and prolonged periods (longer than a week);

• light bleeding after sexual intercourse;

• painful periods;

• presence of clots in the blood.

It is almost impossible to independently determine the condition that caused the cycle disruption – the help of a qualified gynecologist is required. At the gynecology department, the examination begins with a speculum exam, colposcopy, and ultrasound. If necessary, additional tests are prescribed: blood tests for tumor markers, oncocytological analysis of discharges, and a hormonal profile.

Treatment largely depends on the disease that caused the disorder and the patient’s age: in younger patients, medical treatment is most often prescribed.

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