Reproductive Health : Reproductive Health Issues of Women

Reproductive Health Issues of Women

Difficulties

    Women are prone to many problems and experience more health problems due to menstrual problems or problems related to reproductive systems. Depression and women issues during menses require careful analysis.

menstrual problems

    or dysmenorrhea is associated with extreme pain and time during their respective periods. The pain can be debilitating, and in some circumstances, it is accompanied by nausea, dizziness, exhaustion, fainting, headaches and even constipation or diarrhea. Constant low back pain is a congestive dysmenorrhoea where as cramping constricting pains is spasmodic dysmenorrhoea.

   o menstrual cycles can vary from 23 to 35 days. There is regular if your periods occur at regular intervals. Minor irregularities like a the period for a menstrual cycle varying from 25 days to 35 days the next cycle occurs are common. Large gaps and no schedule period and the bleeding continues for a few weeks when periods occur, warrant a visit to the doctor. This can know if you have other complications such as polycystic ovary syndrome.

   o Menorrhagia is excessive flow during periods. The average amount is usually around 35 ml during the whole period. The best measure for excessive flow is if you need to change your pad or tampon more frequently during the day.

   o Periods do not occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding is the natural right. If the absence of periods longer than six months without natural causes then it is diagnosed as amenorrhea. Missed periods also occur at the onset of puberty or to the menopause. Drugs too can be the cause of missed periods. Seek medical amenorrhoea increases the risk of osteoporosis.

PMS or premenstrual symptoms o describe the symptoms that occur after ovulation and are absent during menstruation. There is an enormous list of symptoms nearly over 150 that cause confusion in diagnosis. Depression, mood swings, food cravings, weight gain, headaches, constipation, bloating, etc. are some common symptoms. To ease PMS is categorized as type (Type A, Type C, etc.)

uterus and uterine troubles

   o fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or on the walls of the uterus. They are also called myomas. These vary in size from a pea to the size of a fetus of seven months. Depending on where they grow (either inside or outside the uterus or into the uterine wall) are classified as submucosal, intramural, and subserol penduculated fibroids. They are the cause heavy periods and intense pain in some cases. Many disorders are related to menstrual fibroid growth.

Endometriosis is a condition or when the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It may develop in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvis, intestines or bladder. The endometrium is sensitive to hormonal changes and bleeding during menstruation. Since there is no control, it causes scars, cysts inflammation etc. This condition can lead to extremely painful periods and painful sexual intercourse.

   o hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and is rarely performed except to save lives. Heavy periods being the most common. It can also be provided in case of fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse, cancer or other pelvic inflammatory disease.

   o infertility or sterility of a medical point of life is caused by several factors. Ovulatory insufficiency (may be due to polycystic ovary syndrome), damage to the fallopian tubes, endometriosis and other problems cause infertility. Lifestyle factors, nutritional deficiencies and emotional elements may also be causes of infertility.

Although hair loss is less in women other issues like anorexia symptoms, seasonal affective disorder and symptoms of ovarian cancer occur in some cases. Identification and prompt treatment of these lead to a healthier life.