Menstruation Disorders

Follow the links below for information about menstruation disorders, such as amenorrhoea or intense period pain.

Updated May 2011

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Title:   Vaginal bleeding - irregular
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Irregular vaginal bleeding is any bleeding from a woman's vaginal area and usually refers to bleeding that is not part of a regular period. Some possible causes of irregular vaginal bleeding include hormonal changes, contraception such as the pill, injection or IUD (intrauterine device), infection in the vagina or uterus, fibroids or polyps inside the uterus, trauma to the vagina and some medications. In rare cases bleeding may be a symptom of cancer in the lining of the uterus, the cervix or vagina.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Athletes
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Although exercise is vital for the development of peak bone mass in childhood and adolescence, excessive and elite level exercise undertaken in the adolescent years may have detrimental effects on the attainment of peak bone mass.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Menstruation - athletic amenorrhoea
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amenorrhoea means the absence of menstrual periods. Women who are athletes or who regularly exercise excessively are at risk of developing athletic amenorrhoea. Causes are thought to include low body fat levels and the effects of exercise-related hormones on the menstrual cycle. Treatment options include exercising less and starting hormone replacement therapy.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Menstruation - amenorrhoea
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amenorrhoea means absence of menstrual periods. The most common cause is hormonal disruption. The hormones can be disrupted by emotional stress, weight change, excessive exercise and some reproductive disorders. Treatment for amenorrhoea depends on the cause, but can include a healthier lifestyle or hormone replacement therapy, such as the oral contraceptive pill.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Periods - what to do
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Periods are a normal part of a woman's life. Here are some ideas about how to manage some of the things that can worry young women.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Menstruation problems - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about common menstruation problems: amenorrhoea (absence of periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy periods).
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Period questions and answers
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   This section provides answers to questions about periods.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Dysmenorrhoea (period pain, menstrual cramps)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of dysmenorrhoea written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Menstruation - menorrhagia
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Menorrhagia is very heavy or excessive menstrual bleeding, or bleeding between periods. In most cases, the cause can't be found. Known causes of menorrhagia include polyps, fibroids, endometriosis, infection and some forms of contraception.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Understanding your menstrual cycle
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   This factsheet aims to educate women about the different phases of the menstrual cycle so that they can gain a better understanding of how their bodies work and of menstruation generally.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Secondary amenorrhoea
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with unexplained secondary amenorrhoea.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Period pain: self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Period pain can be caused by prostaglandins, produced by the uterus, leading to cramping pain in your lower abdomen and stomach. Find out what products are available for period pain.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Period pain - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   It is common for women to suffer pain associated with their normal menstrual cycle.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Vaginal bleeding
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Women experience normal bleeding in the form of their menstrual period. Bleeding usually occurs every 22 to 35 days. Bleeding usually lasts for one to seven days. Unusual vaginal bleeding may be a sign of an infection or other problem. Some of these can be serious. Some may cause problems later in life if they are not treated.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Diagnosis
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Premature menopause should be considered in any woman presenting with a history of secondary amenorrhoea or menstrual disturbance regardless of whether they have menopausal symptoms.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Laboratory investigations
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Laboratory investigations are necessary to establish the diagnosis, determine aetiology and screen for complications.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Clinical presentation
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   The clinical presentation of premature menopause (PM) is variable. Menstrual disturbance is the commonest reported presenting symptom; however, there is no particular menstrual pattern which could indicate PM.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Menstruation
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on menstruation (or periods) and menstruation disorders.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Period pain: treatment options - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about the symptoms of period pain, and when you should see a doctor.
Date:   Mar 2001
Title:   An evidence-based guideline for the management of uterine fibroids
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   Evidence-based guideline for the management of uterine fibroids. Questions addressed by the guideline include:risk factors,symptoms and natural history,diagnostic tests, treatment options, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, and the impact of fibroids on fertility and assisted reproductive technologies.the best advice to give asymptomatic womenthe best advice to give women who have fibroids during pregnancythe best advice to give menopausal women with fibroids who are receiving hormone replacement therapy
Date:   May 2000

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