Vini Sharma

Menstruation differs from person to person and everyone experiences different periods over their course of life. This is often healthy and normal but when it starts to interfere with the day to day activities, then is the time when medical attention is needed. But due to lack of attention and proper education many girls suffer for years considering it as normal. Red badge of courage is here to educate you all about all the disorders related to menstruation.

One common menstruation-related complaint is dysmenorrhea, also known as menstrual cramps or painful periods. It is often present as a pelvic, abdominal or back pain. In some cases, this pain can be debilitating. Various studies have been conducted and it has been concluded that dysmenorrhea is a major gynaecological issue among people around the world, which impacts the efficiency of an individual and also diminishes the quality of life.

Menstrual irregularities also indicate some serious disorders. For example, some women and girls may experience abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding, called menorrhagia, which could signal a hormonal imbalance or other concerns.

Excruciating pain or excessive bleeding during menstruation can also indicate reproductive problems such as endometriosis (when the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus) or fibroids (lumpy growths in the uterus).

Irregular, infrequent or prolonged periods can indicate disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome which is very common these days. Extremely heavy periods can also increase the risk of iron-deficiency anaemia, which can cause extreme fatigue, weakness and dizziness. Prolonged deficiency of iron can later cause complication in pregnancy.

The hormonal changes which are related to menstrual cycle can also cause discomfort and mood swings including head aches, back aches, anxiety and depression which are often termed as Pre Menstrual Syndrome( PMS) but when severe or disabling they are sometimes consideredpremenstrual dysphoric disorder.

It is necessary to educate girls regarding these problems and conditions so that the next time when they experience it, they must know is it something to worry about or not. So many girls go through these disorders without even knowing and consulting anyone which is so harmful to their well being. Girls should be well taught and prepared in order to face these conditions and which can only happen through proper menstrual education.