Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, bleeding with intercourse, bleeding between periods and especially painful cramps can be signs of a menstrual disorder in women of menstruation age. Depending on the menstrual cycle problem or condition and the severity, medical and/or surgical intervention methods are available.
Menstrual disorders include:
Treatment for menstrual disorders will depend on diagnosis. Medical interventions include:
- Non-steroid anti-inflammatories
- Prescription pills, vaginal ring or patch
- Progesterone implant
- Progesterone intrauterine devices (IUDs)
Surgical options are available to patients with menstrual disorders, and often include minimally invasive procedures with short recovery times.
Procedures include:
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