Dr.D.Senthil Kumar.,

Dr.D.Senthil Kumar.,
Consulting Physician & Psycologist

Menstrual Disorder: -


Menstrual Disorder: -

Oligomenorrhoea/ Menorrhagia/ Metrorrhagia/Amenorrhoea:
Irregular, excessive, absent or infrequent menses periods
Oligomenorrhoea:
  • Periods occurring infrequently, with time between periods varying from 35 days to 6 months.
  • It's common for periods to be light and widely spaced when you first start having periods.
  • Periods also become more irregular as you get older and near the menopause.

What if it isn't down to puberty or menopause?
Many women experience widely spaced periods, typically having one or two periods every six months. This may concern you, but it is very unlikely that there is a serious underlying cause.

If you are worried about the frequency of your periods, you should consult via sending mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com .

What else can cause irregular periods?
  • The commonest cause of infrequent periods is a condition called polycystic ovaries (PCOS).
  • Women with PCOS have a large number of very small (less than 1cm) cysts on their ovaries and a hormone imbalance. The cysts interfere with regular ovulation and so periods are infrequent.
  • PCOS is a common condition that affects as many as 10 per cent of women.

Menorrhagia:

Definition
At some time in your reproductive life, you've probably experienced heavy bleeding during your menstrual period. If you're like some women, you have heavy periods almost every cycle. Menorrhagia is the medical term for excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding — and for periods that are both heavy and prolonged. The condition is also known as hypermenorrhea.

The menstrual cycle isn't the same for every woman. Normal menstrual flow occurs every 21 to 35 days lasts four to five days and produces a total blood loss of 30 to 40 mille litters (about 2 to 3 tablespoons). Your period may be regular or irregular, light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short and still be considered normal. Menorrhagia refers to losing 80 mille litters or more of blood during your menstrual cycle.

Although heavy menstrual bleeding is a common concern among pre menopausal women, few women experience blood loss severe enough to be defined as Menorrhagia. Treatments and self-care steps may help you.

Symptoms
  • The signs and symptoms of Menorrhagia may include:
  • Menstrual flow that soaks through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours
  • The need to use double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow
  • The need to change sanitary protection during the night
  • Menstrual periods lasting longer than seven days
  • Menstrual flow that includes large blood clots
  • Heavy menstrual flow that interferes with your regular lifestyle
  • Constant pain in your lower abdomen during menstrual periods
  • Tiredness, fatigue or shortness of breath (symptoms of anemia)

  • Metrorrhagia: (Bleeding Between Menstrual Periods)
    Bleeding from the uterus between menstrual periods is called metrorrhagia. This is a common problem, especially for teenagers and women nearing menopause.

    Definition:
    If by the age of 16 years menses do not begin than we call it a case of Primary Amenorrhoea and a gynaecologist needs to be consulted.

    Common Causes:
  • Delayed Puberty: Some girls just take little more time to mature and get delayed onset of menses. It may be considered normal if the menses start Upto 18years. Otherwise the body changes start appearing like growth spurt, breast development and genital hair.
  • Sometime very low weight or dietary deficiencies are also responsible for such delay. Just waiting and improvement in general health status helps in starting the menstruation.

  • Amenorrhoea:
  • Amenorrhoea is the absence of a menstrual period.
  • Primary amenorrhoea is when a young woman has not yet had a period by age 16.
  • Secondary amenorrhoea describes someone who used to have a regular period but then it stopped for at least three months (this can include pregnancy).

  • What are the signs of amenorrhoea?
  • The main sign of amenorrhoea is missing a menstrual period.
  • Regular periods are a sign of overall good health. Missing a period may mean that you are pregnant or that something is going wrong. It’s important to tell your health care provider if you miss a period so he or she can begin to find out what is happening in your body.
  • Amenorrhoea itself is not a disease, but is usually a symptom of another condition. Depending on that condition, a woman might experience other symptoms, such as headache, vision changes, hair loss, or excess facial hair.

  • Treatment for amenorrhoea
    For amenorrhoea depends on the underlying cause. Sometimes lifestyle changes can help if weight, stress, or physical activity is causing the amenorrhoea. Other times medications and oral contraceptives can help the problem. For more information, send mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com

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    Wednesday, May 4, 2011

    Sanitary Pads / Types

    A sanitary pad also known as sanitary napkin, menstrual pad, rag or maxi pad is a menstruation product used by females to absorb the blood flow during their menstruation / periods.

    Types of sanitary pads:

    There are 2 types of sanitary pads/ napkins that one can choose from: Disposable sanitary pads and reusable sanitary pads.

    Disposable sanitary pads:

    As the name suggests, disposable sanitary pads are disposed off once used. These pads are easily available at all pharmacy stores around the world.
    The basic anatomy of a disposable sanitary pad comprises of an underlying layer, absorbent layer and a surface layer.
    • The underlying layer is the back side of the napkin (adhesive or non-adhesive) that lies on the crotch of the panty.
    • The middle layer also called the absorbent layer lies between the underlying layer and the surface layer. It is made of absorbent wood cellulose fibers. The absorbent panel consist polyacrylate gel which sucks up the liquid quickly, holds it in a suspension and prevents blood leakage.
    • An additional top layer or the surface layer sits right against the skin. It is made of perforated plastic that keeps the skin dry and acts as a barrier between the skin and the absorbent panel.
    Disposable sanitary pads vary in design, functionality and comfort from manufacturer to manufacturer. There is a huge variety of sanitary pads available to suit the customer needs and pocket.

    Variations in disposable sanitary pads:

    A few years back, pads were available with only one type of absorbency, length and thickness and women didn’t had too many options to look for. But thanks to the advancements, there are more options today and women can choose the one that suits her needs the best.
    • Shape: The pad can be rectangular, slender or curved in shape to fit your body better.
    • Size: The size ranges from short and slender panty liners to large and extra large ones to hold different level of blood flow.
    • Panty liners: A panty liner is very thin with little absorbency. Panty liners may come with or without wings, tapered shape or rectangular shape and with or without fragrance. These are designed to absorb light menstrual blood flow, spotting and daily vaginal discharge.
    • Ultra-thin: These are very thin pads with a normal length and a high absorbency, designed to offer more comfort and are not at all bulky.
    • Regular: These are a middle range absorbency pad and are designed to be used during the day time.
    • Maxi- super: These are larger absorbency pads and are useful when the menstrual flow is the heaviest.
    • Night: These are little longer than the regular pads and are designed to offer more protection to the wearer when she is sleeping.
    • Maternity: These are longer and more absorbent than the maxi pad and are designed to absorb the bleeding that occurs after child birth, abortion or vaginal surgery.
    • Design: Some pads may feature extra features such as wings with adhesives that wrap around the sides of the panty and stick to help secure the pad in place and provide an additional side leak protection.
    • Fragrance: Some pads come along with fragrance and deodorants added to them to cover the menstrual blood odor.

    Non-adhesive disposable sanitary pads:

    • A non-adhesive disposable sanitary pad is the one that comes without an adhesive and needs to be placed directly on the crotch of the panty.
    • Another variation is the belted sanitary napkin. These pads come along with a special elastic belt or a girdle to be worn under the undergarment. The absorbent liners of the pad are extended on the front and the back so that they can fit into the loops of the belt. However, these pads are less comfortable to use and there is always a problem of getting your panty and clothes soaked.

    Disposable sanitary pads with adhesive:

    • The underlying layer of an adhesive disposable sanitary pad consists of fabric adhering glue which is covered with a paper sticker. If the pad has wings, then the adhering glue and the paper sticker is present on the wings as well.
    • The pads with adhesives help to safely secure the pad in place.
    • One needs to peel off the paper sticker and carefully place the pad to safely adhere it around the crotch of the panty.

    Advantages of using a disposable sanitary pad:
    • Disposable sanitary pads are easier to use especially the ones with adhesives and wings.
    • They leave you fresh and dry throughout the day.
    • The ultra thin ones are the most comfortable ones as they are very thin and compact.
    • They are more hygienic and safe.
    • No fear of developing Toxic Shock Syndrome as in the case of using a tampon.
    • Available in different varieties to suit different needs.
    • Easier to be used by women of all age group.

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