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Diagnosis on Early Menstruation Problems
In order to diagnose menstrual problems your doctor may need to conduct a series of examinations. These examinations may include a pelvic exam, a blood test and an ultrasound.
Your doctor will also want to know details of your menstrual periods, including how long the menstrual problem has been an issue, what your periods were like before the menstrual problem occurred, how long it is between periods, the length of your periods, any heavy bleeding that occurs and how long it lasts and whether there is any bleeding or spotting between periods. Your doctor may also ask you about any additional problems you have, for instance if you have headaches, fatigues or skin problems, and menstruation problems that occur at the same time as these additional symptoms.
Menstrual problems that have only occurred the one time or have not occurred for a long period of time may go undiagnosed until a later stage or until they become prolonged menstruation problems.
How to Treat Menstrual Problems
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The type of treatment recommended for menstrual problems will depend on the type of problems and the length of time that it has been a problem.
For minor problems or problems that been experienced for less than six months, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and other self-help remedies. These remedies may include:
Regular exercise;
Eating a well-balanced diet;
Including more iron, calcium and vitamin B in the diet (or taking supplements);
Taking paracetemol for period pain;
Using hot water bottles.
You can also try alternative treatments for menstrual problems. These alternative treatments may include:
Taking a herbal supplement designed specifically for period problems;
Taking chamomile or ginger tea for period pain;
Taking antispasmodics like wild yam or motherwort;
Rubbing lavender oil on the abdomen;
Taking raspberry leaf tea;
Taking a ginkgo supplement;
Taking bach flower remedies that are designed for period problems;
Having a massage;
Taking acupuncture for menstrual disorders.
If there are severe or prolonged menstrual problems, your doctor may prescribe medication to treat the problem. This may include:
Anti-inflammatory medication to treat period pain;
Hormone replacement therapy;
Oral contraception to regulate periods.
If a serious illness is diagnosed, like fibroids or cancer, then surgery may need to be undertaken.
Consulting Your Doctor
Many menstrual problems are quite normal and nothing to be concerned about. Many factors can disturb or affect the menstruation cycle and early menstruation problems often occur as a result of the body getting used to menstruation. However, you should consult the doctor if you are concerned in any way, particularly if you experience lengthy periods, severe bleeding, blood clots or prolonged menstruation problems.
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