More Than Just a Bad Period: Understanding Menstrual Disorders

For too long, women have been told to simply put up with painful, heavy, or irregular periods. “It’s just part of being a woman.” “Take a painkiller and rest.” But the truth is, when menstrual symptoms significantly interfere with your daily life, they are not something you should accept as normal — they are something that deserves proper medical attention.

Menstrual disorders affect millions of women across India, and many go undiagnosed and undertreated for years. If you’re in Vasant Kunj or nearby areas of Delhi and have been struggling with your periods, our specialist is here to give you the answers and relief you deserve.

PCOS: The Most Common but Often Undetected Condition

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age, yet it often takes years to diagnose properly. PCOS causes the ovaries to produce excess androgens (male hormones), leading to symptoms including irregular or absent periods, excessive hair growth on the face, chest, or back, acne and oily skin, weight gain — particularly around the abdomen, thinning hair on the scalp, and difficulty getting pregnant.

Managing PCOS requires a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach that includes lifestyle changes, hormonal regulation, and long-term monitoring. Our specialist in Vasant Kunj has extensive experience diagnosing and managing PCOS at every stage of a woman’s life.

Heavy Bleeding: When Your Period Becomes Overwhelming

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is defined as soaking through one or more pads or tampons per hour for several consecutive hours, needing to use double protection (both a pad and a tampon), waking at night to change protection, and bleeding for longer than 7 days.

Heavy periods can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, causing fatigue, breathlessness, and weakness — compounding an already exhausting condition. Causes include uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, adenomyosis, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, and blood clotting problems. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and can range from medications to minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Painful Periods: When Cramps Are More Than Normal

Some degree of cramping during menstruation is normal. But pain that is severe enough to keep you in bed, stop you from working, or doesn’t respond to standard pain relief is not something you should accept. This level of pain is a medical issue.

Severe period pain (dysmenorrhoea) can be primary — related to prostaglandin release with no underlying cause — or secondary, indicating an underlying condition like endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Identifying the cause is essential for effective treatment, and our specialist will ensure you get a thorough, accurate diagnosis.

Get the Specialist Care You Deserve in Vasant Kunj

Your menstrual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing — and it deserves specialist attention. If you’ve been living with PCOS, heavy bleeding, severe cramps, or any other menstrual disorder, please reach out to our clinic in Vasant Kunj. Relief, answers, and a better quality of life are possible. We’re here to help you find them.