Heavy & Painful Periods
Heavy & Painful Periods consultation
at Eco Therapies in Ilford Essex with
Elaine
Otrofanowei
Heavy Periods- Menorrhagia
Every women is different, the amount of blood you may lose
during your period is difficult to measure. It is assumed
that the
average amount is about 8 tsps., so if you find that you
are changing your sanitary protection every hour or so, this
would
be classed as a heavy period.
Causes
Heavy bleeding can often be a symptom of other gynaecological
conditions such as:
-
Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Underactive thyroid
- Polyps of the womb
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Cancer of womb
It is essential that you see your doctor, so that they
can investigate the heavy bleeding and rule
out any serious conditions.
For many women there is no serious medical condition
causing the heavy bleeding. It may be due
to an imbalance between
the oestrogen and progesterone in your
system, may be your blood
does not clot as efficiently in your womb.
Stress can lead to heavy bleeding and ironically so can anaemia.(
which
leads to
a vicious cycle). A contraceptive coil
(non- Mirena) may also cause heavy periods.
Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies can be used alongside
conventional treatments or alone depending
on any medical conditions
to reduce the blood
loss.
I have found that reflexology combined
with nutritional and supplement advice
may help.
Period Pain – Dysmenorrhea
Most women suffer some discomfort before or during their periods,
but about ten percent suffer severe pain, often lasting from
a few hours to days and affect their working and personal
lives.
Causes
It is thought that period pains, whether mild or severe are
caused by the cells in the lining of the womb releasing
unhealthy/ “bad” prostaglandins
when the womb lining begins to shed during your period. This
release stimulates the womb to contract. If your levels of bad
prostaglandins are high these natural muscular contractions will
become painful.
Other Causes
Period pain may be due to other conditions such as endometriosis
or fibroids.
If you suffer severe period pains,
particularly if it is accompanied by heavy prolonged bleeding
it
is important
to visit your doctor
to have it investigated.
Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies such as reflexology may help,
in combinations with nutritional advice and supplements.
“
I noticed that I had to take less pain killers during my
period after my reflexology treatment and my period was lighter
and
shorter. With my following period I didn’t
take any at all” - Miss
M
“
After 3rd treatment I had a period with no pain and it only
last 5days, previously it could last 2- 4 weeks” - Miss C
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