Posts Tagged ‘periods’
Adenomyosis
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 MoreHormones & The Menstrual Cycle
Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal explains how your hormones change at each stage of the menstrual cycle, and what symptoms might affect you as a result. The menstrual cycle is defined as the interval between first day of the menstrual period to the first day of next period. A typical menstrual cycle lasts for 28 days,…
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 a ‘Normal’ Period?
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ period, but there are rough parameters we can use as a reference point. In the article below, Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal explains these key features of the menstrual cycle. When it comes to menstrual cycles, women can have quite a lot of variation. The normal gap between the…
Read MoreWhat Happens to your Period as you get Older?
Our periods change over time. They are affected by many factors, from age and body mass index to contraception, pregnancies, breastfeeding and menopause. Below, Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal explains how these things can have an impact on hormone balance, and in turn cause period issues as we move through different stages of our lives. The…
Read MoreSugar and the Menstrual Cycle
To mark Sugar Awareness Week, Nutritional Therapist Laura Southern clarifies the links between sugar and the menstrual cycle. She explains why so many women crave sugar at certain times of the month, and tells us what we should eat instead to combat these cravings and improve our health. For most women sugar cravings occur about…
Read MorePMOS
Consultant Gynaecologist Miss Meg Wilson talks about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition caused by a hormonal imbalance from the ovaries. The name itself is quite misleading as it implies the ovaries have lots of cysts when it is in fact multiple follicles that are seen on an ultrasound…
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 MoreWhat Makes Good Feminine Hygiene?
Good feminine hygiene is important for overall gynaecological health and with a wide array of products available it can difficult to know what’s best to use. In this article, Consultant Gynaecologist Mrs Pisal shares top tips for good feminine hygiene: Tips to ensure good menstrual hygiene: If you use sanitary pads it is important to…
Read MoreTrouble Sleeping During Your Period?
Many women report feeling more tired or lethargic when they are on their period, consultant in sleep medicine and anaesthesia, Dr Sara McNeillis, discusses why women may experience increased tiredness, fragmented sleep during your menstrual cycle and ways to combat this. Why do some women experience problems with sleep during their period? Women may experience…
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