PCOS & Menstrual Disorders
Irregular, heavy or painful periods, looked into properly
Irregular, very heavy, painful or missing periods are common, and they are too often dismissed as normal. The first step is a proper history and examination, then the tests that are likely to change the answer, which may include blood tests and a pelvic scan. Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most frequent causes, but it is not the only one, and a diagnosis is made carefully rather than assumed. Treatment is matched to what you actually want, whether that is regular cycles, relief from pain or heavy bleeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Your symptoms taken seriously rather than put down to normal
- Only the tests that are likely to change the plan
- A diagnosis made carefully, not assumed
- Treatment matched to what you want from it
What to expect
- 01
History and examination
Your cycle, your symptoms and how they affect your life, with an examination where it helps.
- 02
Tests that matter
Blood tests and a scan if they would change the picture, explained before they are done.
- 03
A plan you can live with
Options laid out with their benefits and drawbacks, and a date to review whether it is working.
Common questions
- Is an irregular period something to worry about?
- Often it has a manageable cause, but it deserves a proper look rather than being left. A missed period when pregnancy is possible should be checked first.
- Do I have to take hormonal treatment?
- No. There are several approaches, hormonal and not, and the right one depends on what you want. You will be told the options and the trade-offs, and the decision is yours.
- When is heavy bleeding an emergency?
- Soaking through a pad every hour for several hours, bleeding with dizziness or fainting, or severe sudden pelvic pain. Go to an emergency department rather than waiting for an appointment.
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