As an initial step, it is considered prudent to keep a menstrual calendar. Tracking menstrual cycles, including the date, duration, and heaviness of periods, can help identify patterns and irregularities.
Dr. SYLVESTER IKHISEMOJIE from PUNCH.
As we discussed last week, this problem concerns more than one-third of the nation’s population when you consider that, in a youthful country such as ours, women of reproductive age make up a significant proportion of the total number of citizens.
Therefore, this is a matter that is important to discuss in detail, especially as the lingering effects of period poverty prevent many from even seeking a professional opinion, not to mention treatment.
With the way healthcare facilities are currently structured in our country, and with the majority of patients having to pay out of pocket for many services people take for granted elsewhere in the world, the scale of the problem is better imagined.
As a result, those who find these facilities out of their reach are unlikely to bother with treatment.
The diagnosis and treatment of menstrual irregularities involve several steps necessary for identifying the underlying cause. Once that is done, it becomes easier to effectively manage the condition. There is a general approach which most doctors would use.
That particular healthcare provider will inquire about the patient’s menstrual cycle, including the usual cycle length, flow, and regularity.
They will also ask about the onset of irregularities and any changes observed in the patient’s menstrual pattern.
Women with menstrual irregularities should consider the following steps to obtain treatment:
As an initial step, it is considered prudent to keep a menstrual calendar. Tracking menstrual cycles, including the date, duration, and heaviness of periods, can help identify patterns and irregularities.
It is often frustrating when some women are questioned about these changes and either disclose that they keep no records or turn to their partners to seek the required information.