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Menstrual Cycle Disorders
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Amenorrhea
Symptoms: Absence of menstruation for three months or more. Diagnostic methods: Pregnancy test, hormone level analysis, pelvic ultrasound. Treatment: Address underlying conditions, hormonal therapy, dietary and lifestyle modifications.
Polymenorrhea
Symptoms: Frequent menstrual cycles less than 21 days apart. Diagnostic methods: Hormone level analysis, pelvic examination, thyroid function tests. Treatment: Hormonal birth control, treating underlying medical conditions, lifestyle adjustments.
Asherman's Syndrome
Symptoms: Reduced menstrual flow, infertility, recurrent miscarriage. Diagnostic methods: Hysterosalpingography, hysteroscopy, ultrasound imaging. Treatment: Surgical removal of adhesions, hormone treatment post-surgery, monitoring of uterine health.
Uterine Fibroids
Symptoms: Heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods, pelvic pressure or pain. Diagnostic methods: Pelvic exam, ultrasound, MRI. Treatment: Medications like GnRH agonists, minimally invasive procedures, hysterectomy for severe cases.
Dysmenorrhea
Symptoms: Painful menstruation with cramps. Diagnostic methods: Medical history evaluation, pelvic examination, ultrasound. Treatment: NSAIDs, hormonal birth control, heat therapy.
Menstrual Migraines
Symptoms: Headache and nausea that occur before or during menstruation. Diagnostic methods: Migraine history, menstrual cycle tracking, exclusion of other causes. Treatment: Pain relievers, triptans, hormonal therapy like oral contraceptives.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Symptoms: Severe PMS with depression, irritability, and tension. Diagnostic methods: Symptom charting, psychiatric evaluation, exclusion of other disorders. Treatment: SSRIs, hormonal treatments, cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Symptoms: Bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness before menstruation. Diagnostic methods: Symptom tracking, psychological evaluation, excluding other conditions. Treatment: Lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, medication for severe cases.
Endometriosis
Symptoms: Painful periods, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, infertility. Diagnostic methods: Pelvic examination, ultrasound, laparoscopy. Treatment: Pain management, hormonal therapy, laparoscopic surgery for severe cases.
Oligomenorrhea
Symptoms: Infrequent menstrual periods. Diagnostic methods: Hormone levels assessment, thyroid function tests, ultrasound. Treatment: Address lifestyle factors, hormonal contraceptives, treatment of underlying conditions.
Menorrhagia
Symptoms: Heavy menstrual bleeding. Diagnostic methods: Blood tests for anemia, bleeding disorders, thyroid function tests, endometrial biopsy. Treatment: Iron supplements, oral contraceptives, surgical procedures like endometrial ablation.
Metrorrhagia
Symptoms: Bleeding between menstrual periods. Diagnostic methods: Pap test, pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy. Treatment: Hormone therapy, uterine polyp removal, endometrial ablation.
Luteal Phase Defect
Symptoms: Spotting, miscarriage, difficulty conceiving. Diagnostic methods: Basal body temperature charting, endometrial biopsy, serum progesterone tests. Treatment: Progesterone supplements, fertility treatments.
Anovulation
Symptoms: Irregular menstruation or absence of periods, infertility. Diagnostic methods: Blood tests for hormone levels, ovarian ultrasound, ovulation predictor kits. Treatment: Fertility drugs, hormonal therapy, lifestyle changes.
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