Irregular & Heavy Periods Treatment in Indirapuram

Overview

Menstrual problems fall into a few patterns: irregular or absent periods (usually hormonal — PCOS, thyroid, prolactin, stress, weight change), heavy periods (fibroids, adenomyosis, polyps, bleeding disorders, hormonal imbalance), painful periods (primary dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, adenomyosis) and bleeding between periods or after intercourse (infection, polyps, cervical causes). The pattern, your age and a few targeted tests usually point to the diagnosis.

Menstrual problems we evaluate

Irregular cycles or missed periods (oligomenorrhoea / amenorrhoea)
Heavy menstrual bleeding — soaking a pad every hour, clots, bleeding beyond 7 days
Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) that need regular painkillers or cause missed work
Bleeding between periods or after intercourse
Periods that have stopped for more than three months (not due to pregnancy)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affecting daily life
Perimenopausal changes in bleeding pattern

Common causes

PCOS and other ovulation disorders
Thyroid disease and raised prolactin
Fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial or cervical polyps
Endometriosis
Pelvic infection
Significant weight change, intense exercise or stress
Bleeding disorders (especially with heavy periods since adolescence)
Perimenopause

When to consult a gynecologist

Cycles consistently shorter than 21 or longer than 35 days
No period for three months when not pregnant
Bleeding heavy enough to cause fatigue, breathlessness or anaemia
Pain not relieved by simple painkillers, or pain that is getting worse each year
Any bleeding after intercourse or after menopause

Evaluation

Menstrual diary and detailed history
Pelvic ultrasound (transabdominal or transvaginal)
Blood tests — haemoglobin, thyroid, prolactin, androgens, coagulation profile where indicated
Pap smear and infection screening when relevant
Hysteroscopy or endometrial sampling for abnormal bleeding in women over 40 or when the lining is thickened

Treatment

Correcting the underlying cause — thyroid, PCOS, infection, weight
Hormonal regulation with pills, progesterone or a hormonal IUD (Mirena) for heavy bleeding
Tranexamic acid and NSAIDs to reduce bleeding and pain
Iron therapy for anaemia
Hysteroscopic removal of polyps; laparoscopic treatment of fibroids or endometriosis
Endometrial ablation or hysterectomy for severe, persistent bleeding once family is complete

Irregular Periods with Dr. Bhavya Rathore

Why patients in Indirapuram consult Dr. Rathore for menstrual problems

With over 20 years in gynaecology, Dr. Rathore's aim is to explain what your bleeding pattern is telling us and to fix the cause — reaching for surgery only when medical treatment has not worked or the diagnosis requires it.

Consultations for menstrual problems are available at the Indirapuram clinic in Gyan Khand 4, with ultrasound and blood tests arranged locally.

Frequently asked questions

Is it normal to skip a period occasionally?

An occasional late or missed period due to stress, travel or illness is common. Persistent irregularity over three or more cycles should be evaluated.

Can irregular periods affect fertility?

Irregular cycles usually signal irregular ovulation, which makes conception less predictable. It is often correctable.

Are heavy periods dangerous?

Heavy periods can cause iron-deficiency anaemia and, rarely, indicate a significant underlying problem. They deserve evaluation, especially after 40.

Irregular Periods & Menstrual Disorder Treatment in Indirapuram