Menstruation is a major stage of puberty in girls and refers to physiological changes happening in women at regular intervals of 21-35 days.
The menstrual period prepares women for sexual reproduction and fertilisation and having a regular menstrual cycle is a clear sign of a healthy individual. Any abnormalities such as delayed or early menstrual periods, excessive pain & bleeding during the periods indicate that you might be suffering from certain gynaecological conditions and require immediate medical intervention.
Common menstruation irregularities include:
Women may experience other symptoms such as burning while urinating, fever, painful bowel movements, vaginal discharge, painful cramps, and lower back pain. Menstrual irregularities should be diagnosed early to prevent complications such as infertility (inability to get pregnant), anaemia, haemorrhage, and uterine cancer.
Common forms of treatment for menstruation irregularities:
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a surgical procedure for the removal of uterus. In this technique, the uterus is separated
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumours, commonly seen in women of childbearing age.
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