Period symptoms that are the reason for a visit to the gynecologist

Almost no woman has exactly the same symptoms before, after and during her period with someone else.

Pain, bloating, headaches, irregular periods and so much more are attributed to the complexity of this natural function.

However, some symptoms should not be ignored by women and should be the reason for a visit to the gynecologist, in order to prevent unpleasant complications.

What are these;

Excessive pain

Period pain and unbearable abdominal cramps are not always justified. Since, very often the intensity of the pain indicates another kind of gynecological problem, it would be wise to visit the gynecologist immediately. Heavy periods are usually considered those that do not allow the woman to continue her normal daily life for several days and are not treated without the systematic intake of analgesics.

Negligible flow

Small blood loss and the absence of periods at intervals can lead to permanent cessation of periods, even at a young age.The phenomenon is usually observed in athletes who exercise vigorously, maintaining a low Body Mass Index or in a female population that is malnourished. However, if the symptom occurs in overweight women, a visit to an endocrinologist and gynecologist is recommended to rule out a gynecological or thyroid problem.

Severe prolonged bleeding

If the period lasts more than a week, with a flow that requires very frequent changes, a doctor’s advice is needed immediately. Especially if the above is accompanied by rapid heartbeat, feeling tired and fever.

Mittelschmerz phenomenon

Many women, during ovulation feel a sharp pain that feels like a pulling on one side of the lower abdomen or towards the side of the ovary where ovulation occurs.This is the mittelschmerz phenomenon and it is completely normal, as well as the fact that this function can be accompanied by very small amounts of blood.

If, however, what is happening resembles a normal menstrual flow in the middle of the month (two periods less than 30 days apart), an immediate appointment with the gynecologist is recommended.With data from American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women’sHealth.com