Menstrual Disorders

Menstruation is a normal part of female reproductive development. The menstrual cycle begins in adolescence and is called menarche. Lasting 4 to 7 days, the uterus lining sheds approximately every 28 days when sperms do not fertilize the egg. This process is known as a period.
Menopause, a natural biological process, refers to the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle. Menopause can happen around 40 or 50 years of age.
A menstrual disorder is a condition that involves physiological and emotional symptoms centering around menstruation, typically prior to or during the period cycle. This could be in the form of delayed or missed periods, heavy or sparse bleeding, severe pain, or mood swings.

What are the Types of Menstrual Disorders?

• Amenorrhea
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods)
• Menorrhagia
• Oligomenorrhea
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Fibroids
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)