Menstruation is a significant phase of every woman’s life. However, if there are abnormalities in menstruation, they need to be treated. Cramps, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding may lead to prolonged menstrual problems that can lead to a menstrual disorder. At O & P we have an expert team of gynecologists who can diagnose and treat menstrual disorders and help you lead a normal life.

Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea means painful menstrual cramps. There are two types of dysmenorrheal pain, primary dysmenorrheal and secondary dysmenorrheal. Primary dysmenorrheal is period pain. Secondary dysmenorrheal is pain due to excess prostaglandins, excessive uterine contractions or any other disease.

Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea means the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea is where a woman has never had a period. Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods for at least six months. This type could mean there is a pregnancy involved. Women often feel that this is not a cause for concern. However, amenorrhea needs to be treated.

Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia or hypermenorrhea means excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding and is not to be confused with normal heavy menstrual bleeding. It only refers to very heavy bleeding or bleeding that lasts longer than seven days. Menorrhagia can also be accompanied by menstrual bleeding that includes large blood clots. This is usually caused by a hormonal imbalance or uterine fibroids.

Menopause is a word that can raise an alarm in any woman who is above 40 years of age. Menopause is the complete shutting down of the female reproductive system; in other words,
a complete stopping of her monthly periods or menstruation in the natural course of life. It also means the end of a woman’s fertile period and occurs during midlife and can be disturbing to many women. However, if looked upon positively, the menopausal period can be a smooth transition in life for most women. At Oyster and Pearl, we have
special menopause care programs designed to help women understand and handle menopause positively.

Endometriosis is a common medical condition that has a growth of tissue outside the uterus, most commonly in the pelvis. The tissue resembles the endometrium, that is the tissue that normally lines the uterus. Endometriosis may interfere with pregnancy if not treated. At O & P, we treat endometriosis that can help you in having a safe pregnancy.

Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is cancer of the lining of the uterus. Usually, endometrial cancer is accompanied by unusual bleeding from the vagina. It is a serious illness, but can be treated successfully if diagnosed early. It is more prevalent in women aged 50 years or more and in women who have had high levels of estrogen.

Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from an ovary. The cancer commonly forms in the lining of the ovary or in the egg cells. Ovarian cancer does not show obvious symptoms. At O & P, our experienced team of doctors and specialists help diagnose this cancer that can be treated successfully if diagnosed early.

Often mistaken for cancer, fibroids can be the cause for several disruptions in a woman’s normal life and functioning. Fibroids are formed in the uterus. They are tumors which grow from cells forming the muscle of the uterus (womb). Fibroids can be as small as a pea or as large as a football, but whatever their size, they are almost always benign, which means they are not ‘cancer’ and do not increase your risk of cancer. Changing hormone (estrogen) levels seem to be a major cause of fibroid growth. Fibroids need to be treated only if their symptoms are troubling you enough to go for relief measures.