What are Menstrual disorders?
The set of problems related to menstruation that have major effects on a woman’s reproductive are called menstrual disorders. No female should take menstrual disorders casually as ignorance might cause the symptoms to get more serious with time. Initially, menstrual disorders are marked with irregular periods along with other physical and psychological symptoms. A female can experience either unusually heavy bleeding or very low bleeding if she is suffering from any menstrual disorder.
Types of Menstrual Disorder
Abnormal uterine bleeding or Menorrhagia- In this disorder, a woman faces abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation. Usually, menorrhagia is the result of hormonal imbalance. Other reasons can be endometrial polyps, genetic factors, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. A female suffering from menorrhagia requires changing the tampon or sanitary napkins more than usual cases.
Dysmenorrhea- This medical condition is associated with the menstrual cramps and their intensity. The mild cramps are fine and are not a matter of concern. But, when the cramps become severe and prolonged, it requires immediate medical attention.
Amenorrhea- Amenorrhea is a menstrual disorder where there is an absence of bleeding. If a female in her reproductive age misses 3 periods continuously it is called amenorrhea.
Oligomenorrhea- The condition in which the menstrual cycle becomes less frequent is called oligomenorrhea. A female who has a gap of more than 35 days in her periods is diagnosed with oligomenorrhea.