Can I take medicines for cramps during periods?

Do not self medicate. Talk to your doctor if you have severe cramps during periods. They may suggest medicines for relief. You can take these medications as soon as bleeding or cramping starts. Heat can also help. Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower back or tummy.

Is very little bleeding during periods or sometimes bleeding hardly for a day normal? I am worried if it is a major problem.

This can be due to a medical condition called amenorrhea, where there is an absence of bleeding during or very light bleeding during periods. It can arise due to various factors such as hormonal imbalance, genetic factors, eating disorders, etc. You should consult a gynecologist for proper treatment.

I have been indulging in stress eating for a long time and gained a lot of weight. Now, it is affecting my period cycle adversely, what should I do?

Stress and stress-eating both have adverse effects on your health. You should definitely reach out to a gynecologist to discuss your condition without any hesitation. You can call us at Pristyn Care in Gurgaon and we will book the appointment for you.

Why does it burn when I am on my periods?

Hormones also play a key role in your vagina. Your vagina experiences a decrease of estrogen levels during the start of your period. It could mean that your vagina is experiencing intense burning, stinging, and overall irritation due to candida infection. Still talking to your gynecologist is the best resort to check for the underlying causes if any. You can also visit Pristyn Care Multispeciality Clinic located in sector 29 Gurgaon.

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A proper diagnosis is carried out by the gynecologist to determine the actual cause of the menstrual disorder. Before that, the doctor will ask you in detail all about your medical history and the symptoms you are experiencing.

Following are the diagnostics usually prescribed by a gynecologist:

Blood Tests- For checking if the female has thyroid, anemia or has any other abnormal functioning of blood cells.
Pap Test- Pap smear test is done to find out if there are cancerous cells, infection or inflammation in the cervix.
Vaginal examination- The vagina is physically examined by the doctor to check the health condition of the vagina as well as the uterus.
Endometrial Biopsy- To identify the actual cause of the abnormal bleeding from the uterus.
Ultrasound- It is performed to look out for any abnormality in the conditions of the pelvis and the abdomen. Ultrasound helps to locate the cysts, fibroids and confirm if there is any abnormality in the pelvic floor.
Sonohysterography- It is a special type of ultrasound performed for the uterus. It helps in getting more detailed results than ultrasound alone.
Hysteroscopy- A small device, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. The device has a light and a camera on its tip that allows the doctor to get a detailed view of the cervix and the uterus. A hysteroscopy may also be operative or surgical. In an operative hysteroscopy, small surgical instruments are used to treat the abnormal condition.