Tackling Menstrual Troubles
Menstrual problems can significantly disrupt your daily life, physical comfort, and overall wellbeing. Whether you are dealing with unusually heavy bleeding, severe cramping, irregular cycles, or sudden changes in your period, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Led by Dr. Harinakshi Salian-Murugkar, who brings over 30 years of specialist gynaecological experience, Cardiff Gynaecology Clinic provides a warm, confidential, and women-centred environment to listen to your concerns, perform thorough investigations, and guide you toward lasting relief.
Causes and Risk Factors
Menstrual irregularities can stem from a wide range of physiological, hormonal, and lifestyle factors, including:
Fluctuations or disruptions in oestrogen, progesterone, or thyroid hormones.
Conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS, previously known as PCOS).
Significant physical or emotional stress, extreme weight fluctuations, or intensive exercise regimens.
Issues requiring specialist medical evaluation and treatment.
Hormonal shifts leading up to the menopause transition.
Common Symptoms to Look Out For
Every woman’s cycle is unique, but you should seek specialist advice if you experience:
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia): Soaking through tampons or pads every hour, passing large blood clots, or periods lasting longer than 7 days.
- Severe Dysmenorrhea: Debilitating menstrual cramps and pelvic pain that interfere with work or daily activities.
- Irregular Cycles: Cycles that are consistently shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days, or missing periods altogether (amenorrhea).
- Intermenstrual Bleeding: Spotting or bleeding between periods or after sexual intercourse.
- Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS/PMDD): Intense mood swings, severe bloating, breast tenderness, or fatigue impacting your quality of life.
Expert Diagnosis and Treatment Options
At Cardiff Gynaecology Clinic, we believe in personalised care. Following a comprehensive consultation and any required diagnostic investigations (such as pelvic ultrasound or targeted blood tests), our specialist team will create a tailored treatment plan designed for you. Options may include:
- Lifestyle & Medical Management: Targeted hormone therapies, tailored contraceptive advice, or non-hormonal medications to manage pain and bleeding.
- Minimally Invasive Interventions: Specialist procedures such as coil (IUD/IUS) insertion for heavy or painful periods.
- Specialist Referrals & Ongoing Support: Coordinated multidisciplinary care if advanced surgical or medical management for conditions like fibroids or endometriosis is required.
Take Control of Your Intimate Health
Ready to find clarity and relief? Book a confidential consultation with our specialist team in Cardiff today. We ensure every concern is heard, understood, and expertly addressed.
