Menstrual problems
Most women will have a monthly period from the age of around 14 through to 50, with menstrual problems being common at some stage. This can range from irregular periods, painful periods or even a lack of periods. Particularly prevalent are genital herpes and Chlamydia.
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Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea is the absence of menstruation for at least 3 months in women who would otherwise be having periods.
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Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea is the lower abdominal pain and discomfort experienced just before or during menstruation.
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Irregular periods
Irregular periods are menstrual cycles that have wide variations in the length of time between periods.
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Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal.
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The Pill and relief of severe period pain
The results of a large study, published in the Human Reproduction journal, confirm the efficiency of the combined contraceptive Pill to alleviate period pain, known as dysmenorrhea in medical terms.
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