Many women experience problems with their periods. According to local survey data in north east London:
If your periods are having a negative impact on your life, there is support available.
Problems with your periods could include:
There are some health conditions which can affect your menstrual cycle. Some underlying health conditions can make your periods heavier, more painful, less frequent, or affect your moods and hormone balance around the time of your period.
These can include:
If you are experiencing problems with your periods, it is important to speak to a health professional as soon as possible to investigate the cause or to rule out an underlying health condition.
Talk to your GP about your bleeding, and how it is affecting your life. Before you meet with your doctor, it can be useful to keep a diary of your symptoms throughout your menstrual cycle to give them a clear picture of what you are experiencing.
We understand this may be a difficult subject for some people to talk about, but speaking with a professional can ensure you get the help you need to reduce the impact your periods have on your life and wellbeing.
Your GP can:
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