Posts Tagged ‘period pain’
How to help relieve period pain at home
Dr Claire Phipps, GP and Advanced Menopause Specialist at London Gynaecology, spoke to GoodToKnow about several strategies designed to provide relief and soothe menstrual pain during your period. Period cramps can be debilitating, but there are several effective home remedies to alleviate the discomfort. Here are some doctor-recommended strategies to help you feel better: 1.…
Read MoreEndometriosis is a UTI – What is going wrong?
Mr Hemant Vakharia, consultant gynaecologist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon at London Gynaecology, worked on the Refinery29 article providing insight on the problem of misdiagnosing Endometriosis for a UTI. Why are UTIs a common misdiagnosis when someone has endometriosis? The bladder, uterus, ovaries and bowel are situated very close together in the pelvis and endometriosis symptoms…
Read MoreIs Adenomyosis causing your Period Pain?
For some women, extremely painful, heavy periods are caused by a lesser-known condition which can have a serious impact on their lives. Adenomyosis is where the tissue that grows on the lining of the uterus – the endometrium – is also present on the inside muscular wall of the uterus. Nobody knows exactly how many…
Read MoreBack Pain and your Period
An estimated three quarters of people who menstruate experience pain in their back. But why is your lower back throbbing when your uterus is the one apparently doing all the work? Consultant Gynaecologist explains for Pretty 52. Read the article here.
Read MoreAdenomyosis
Leading Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal discusses the condition, explaining its symptoms, the impact it has on women’s lives, and the ways to diagnose and treat adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is a common but under-recognised condition characterised by an enlarged uterus due to infiltration of the uterine lining into the muscle wall. During menstruation, this adenomyotic tissue also…
Read MorePainful Periods
Sometimes there isn’t a reason why some women have more painful periods than others, but often there is. And even if everything is normal, we can always do something to alleviate the pain. Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal explains why some women get painful periods, how to ease the pain, and when to worry it’s something…
Read MoreWhat is PMS & Who Gets It?
Approximately 80% of women experience some symptoms before their period and these vary in nature and severity. Mr Pisal talks to Femedic about why we get PMS what we can do to alleviate the symptoms. Click here to read the article.
Read MoreWhy is my Period Pain Getting Worse?
Many women experience period pain during their menstrual cycle but there are a number of lifestyle factors which can make the pain worse. Consultant Gynaecologist Mr Pisal speaks to Bustle about factors from caffeine to underlying gynaecological problems which may be causing you painful periods. Read the full article here. If you are experiencing unusually…
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