Problem periods (menstrual disorders)

If you are having unusually painful and heavy periods (menstruation), you’ll know it can often stop you doing what you need to do. Heavy, painful menstrual bleeding does not mean there is anything seriously wrong but we do offer treatments that may help, and make a difference to your quality of life.

Why feel uncomfortable when there are so many things you want to get on with?

Get in touch if you suffer from any of the following:

Periods that interferes with your lifestyle, or cause embarrassment and worry
Periods lasting longer than seven days
Soaking of pads or tampons every hour for several hours
Large blood clots in the flow
Tiredness or symptoms of anaemia (such as palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting)

Related tests and scans

Endocrine investigations

Your endocrine system is made up of all the glands in your body that produce hormones.

Gynaecological biopsies

A small sample of cells may be taken from the lining of your womb, cervix or vagina by a gynaecologist or specialist nurse.

Gynaecological ultrasound

A Gynaecological ultrasound is often used to examine conditions affecting the organs in a woman's pelvis - the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a radiological test to examine your fallopian tubes for blockage or scarring.

Hysteroscopy

To fully examine the inside of your uterus (womb) your consultant may recommend a hysteroscopy.

Ovarian screening

The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system and sit either side of the womb.

Smear test (cervical screening)

A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive scan that uses sound waves to create live images from the inside of the body.

Related treatments and procedures

Adnexal surgery

Adnexal surgery is performed on the organs near your uterus such as your ovaries, fallopian tubes or on ovarian cysts.

Dilation and curettage (D&C)

Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to investigate and treat problems with your womb such as heavy or abnormal bleeding, abnormal growths (polyps) or cancer of the womb.

Endometrial ablation

If you experience heavy periods that do not respond to conservative treatments methods your consultant may recommend endometrial ablation.

Endometrial resection

If you have heavy periods or fibroids or polyps in your uterus (womb) your consultant may commend endometrial resection. During this procedure your consultant will remove the lining of your womb (the endometrium).

Hormonal coil

A hormonal coil is a form of birth control (contraception) called an intrauterine system (IUS).

Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy involves the surgical removal of a woman's uterus.

Hysteroscopic surgery

To fully examine the inside of your uterus (womb) your consultant may recommend a hysteroscopy. This procedure can be used to both diagnose and treat problems.

Laparoscopy

A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your consultant to diagnose and treat conditions affecting your abdomen and pelvis.

Myomectomy

Tissue lumps that grow in or around your womb are called fibroids. The procedure to surgically remove fibroids from your womb is called a myomectomy.

Ovarian cystectomy

An ovarian cystectomy can be carried out through two different types of surgery.

PMS clinic

Some of our gynaecology experts hold clinics specifically for women suffering from Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).