Sexual and Reproductive Health with Isaac Eranga

FAMILY PLANNING WITH ERANGA ISAAC - +2348059233001 There is a difference between having periods that are irregular or a bit annoying, and having abnormal periods that cause serious problems in your life or suggest a possible health problem. In this write-up, we shall be looking at some of the different types of abnormal periods that females can suffer from. Heavy or long periods - Menorrhagia No period - Amenorrhea Painful periods - Dysmenorrhea Very light periods, or periods that don’t come very often - Oligomenorrhea Bleeding between periods or with sexual intercourse If you think you might be suffering from any of these problems, you can meet a Family Planning physician for medical examination. MENORRHAGIA (pronounced men-o-RAGE-a) Menorrhagia (very heavy or long periods) is the most common type of abnormal bleeding from the uterus. Although many women experience heavy bleeding at some point in their life, most women don’t experience bleeding heavy enough to be menorrhagia