Menstrual Disorders: Vaginal Infection

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

In homoeopathic method of treatment we have good effective medicines for these complaint, Homoeopathic medicines have no side effects. A course of treatment is helpful to reduce these problems

Click Here To Take Treatment

http://treatmentt.blogspot.com/2009/12/menstrual-disorder.html

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Vaginal Infection - Prevention Methods

How to avoid vaginal infections

Vaginal infections can re-occur many times. It is very important to be prepared to fight against any vaginal infections and not allow them to breed inside you. You can follow a daily regime that helps you keep away from vaginal infections.

Personal hygiene to prevent vaginal infections

Practicing a good female hygiene routine is the foremost essential step to prevent vaginal infections.

· A damp and moist environment creates a breeding ground for many bacteria. While having a shower, wash your vaginal area daily with a mild soap, rinse it properly and pat it dry. The vagina and the area around it should be clean and dry to prevent vaginal infections.

· Every time you urinate or have a bowel movement, make sure to wipe your genitals starting from the front and ending towards the back. This prevents the bacterium E. coli entering your vagina via the rectum.

· Avoid using feminine hygiene products such as perfumed gels, soaps, tampons, vaginal deodorants / sprays or even spermicidal as these can irritate the vagina inviting an infection.

· Avoid douching as it interferes with the normal balance of the organisms already inside the vagina causing bacterial and yeast infections that may also affect other reproductive organs.

· Keep your pubic hair short by trimming it frequently. Make sure not to hurt or scratch your organs.

· Change your sanitary pads often during your periods. Wearing the same pad for hours may cause vaginal infections, itching etc.

Clothes and undergarments to prevent vaginal infections:

· Make a practice of wearing light and loose fitting cotton panties. Cotton keeps your genitals dry by absorbing the moisture and allowing air circulation.

· If you wish to wear pantyhose, make sure to wear a cotton panty underneath it.

· Wearing tight jeans, trousers, panties or pantyhose for extended hours does not allow proper air circulation making it a suitable ground for bacteria to grow and breed.

· Wash your undergarments with a mild detergent and rinse it thoroughly.

· Make sure to dry your undergarments in the sun. Sunlight kills bacteria and fungus.

Precautions in sex to prevent vaginal infections:

· It recommended not using perfumed lubricants, gels or oils to lubricate the vagina. These are believed to invite several vaginal infections.

· Certain spermicidal tablets or gels are also reported to cause vaginal infections. Consult your gynecologist first before using them.

· Using condom is one of the safest ways of preventing vaginal infections that happen due to sexual intercourse.

· Clean and dry your vagina before and after having sex.

· Medication applicators, if used should be washed and cleaned thoroughly before storing them.

· Avoid sex with many partners or use a condom.

· If you are already suffering from a vaginal infection, it is recommended to avoid sex or avoid putting anything inside your vagina until the infection is totally gone.

Diet and drinks to prevent vaginal infections:

Add Vitamin C rich supplements to your diet. The acidic nature of Vitamin C creates an acidic environment inside the vagina thereby not allowing bacteria and fungi to breed and grow.
Cranberry juice is good in fighting and preventing vaginal infections.
Drink lots of water. It purifies the system and drains out bacteria and infections.

Menstrual Disorders

Dr.D.Senthil Kumar.,

Chat with Dr.Senthil Kumar