Issues with period pains and other period problems are very common among women of up to middle age and beyond. These problems can include unstable or irregular periods, and unpredictable dates and unpredictable cycle patterns which can really upset normal life activities. The usual cycle time will tend to vary between 25 and 33 days with very few women having the precise 28 day cycle. Most often this variability is down to hormonal imbalance with regards the estrogen/progesterone cycle.
Amenorrhea is the absence of the regular menstrual cycle and is brought about by pregnancy, or lactation or it can be a physical illness such as thyroid problems, diabetes or adrenal disease. A number of reasons can in fact bring on amenorrhea.
Dysmenorrhea is often due to a hormonal imbalance which brings about uterine contractions and sometimes severe cramps. It is thought that one of the causes is down to prostaglandins building up in the uterine lining. Not at all a pleasant experience!
Blood diseases which include high blood pressure and also purpura, and can cause excessive bleeding. Emotional stress and tension can also bring about excessive bleeding. Endometriosis, particularly ovarion endometriosis is another cause of excessive bleeding.
Premenstrual tensions which include the following symptoms - painful and swollen breasts - headaches and migraines which can vary between mild to full-on and excessive - physical clumsiness - water retention and bloating
Rheumatics and breast tenderness are thought to be induced by increases in estrogen levels. Related psychological problems include anxiety, aggression, tension lethargy and depression. I'm sure you can add a few other symptoms to that list too.
Menorrhagia or heavy periods can be induced by fibroids - a uterine tumor. Physical diseases can also bring on menorrhagia such as thyroid under function (also called myxoedema). Under function in a thyroid gland can induce excessive body weight.
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