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Although some discomfort, pain and cramping during menstruation is normal, excessive pain that impacts your daily life (causing you to regularly miss work or school) is not and should be assessed by a medical professional.
In this video, Mr Joseph Aquilina, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, discusses the symptoms and causes of painful menstrual disorders, as well as advice on when to come to clinic.
The cause of your painful menstrual periods is not always known but some women are at a higher risk of painful periods.
Risk factors include:
Sometimes painful periods can be caused by an underlying medical condition such as:
If your painful menstrual periods are affecting your day to day life, you should make an appointment with your GP or ask to be referred to a Gynaecologist. The following are red flags for referral:
Sudden cramping or pelvic pain could also be a sign of infection. An infection is serious and you should seek medical advice as soon as possible. Symptoms of infection include:
The following may help to relieve symptoms until you are able to seek your doctor or Gynaecologist:
The medical treatment recommended by your doctor or Consultant, will depend on how severe the pain is and the underlying cause of your cramps.
Medications include:
Surgery is an option if other treatment options have not been successful or your pain is caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids. Surgery will be performed to remove any endometriosis implant, uterine fibroids, or cysts.
In very rare cases, a surgical removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) is an option if other treatments have not worked and pain is severe.
For an expert opinion on your painful menstrual periods you can contact us today by calling 020 7806 4098 or by emailing [email protected]
The Wellwoman Clinic is a specialist centre offering assessment and treatment of gynaecological conditions. We treat women of all ages, prioritising patient needs and comfort throughout their treatment.
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If you are self-paying you don’t need a referral from your GP for a consultation. You can simply refer yourself* and book an appointment.
If you have health insurance (e.g. Bupa, Axa Health, Aviva), you will need to contact your insurer to get authorisation before any treatment, and in most cases you will also require a referral letter from your GP.
If you are not registered with a GP, we have an in-house private GP practice you can use. Alternatively, we can suggest the most appropriate course of action for you to take, given your location and individual circumstances.
*Please note – for investigations such as X-rays and MRIs, a referral will be required. However, we may be able to arrange this for you through our on-site private GP.
