Medical articles of Period pain

20/11/2025
Miss Louise Hayes
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Period reviews: What are they, and why are they useful?
From a specialist gynaecology perspective, period reviews are an important part of maintaining overall wellbeing and ensuring that any symptoms are addressed promptly and effectively.
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16/09/2025
Miss Elizabeth Ball
Consultant Gynaecologist
Period pain: How is it treated?
Understanding the causes and the treatments available can help make period pain more manageable, and improve overall quality of life.
24/07/2025
Mr Charles Baker
Consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician
Period pain: What’s normal, what’s not, and when to see a gynaecologist
Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhoea, is a common experience for many people who menstruate. While mild to moderate discomfort during menstruation can be part of a normal cycle, pain that disrupts daily activities or worsens over time may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
01/04/2025
Dr Claire Agathou
GP Consultant
A guide to period pains
Aside from the bleeding of menstruation, the most well-known period symptom is cramping and pain. In this article, a consultant GP explains why period pain happens, and when to know if there is cause for concern.
04/04/2024
Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam
Diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine consultant
Understanding hormonal issues associated with menstrual irregularities
Do you have period problems such as irregularity or infrequency? Leading diabetes, endocrinology, and general internal medicine consultant Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam discusses how they can be related to hormonal issues in this informative article.
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06/03/2024
Ms Luxmi Velauthar
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Bleeding in between periods: should I be worried?
Bleeding in between periods may cause alarm bells to ring in a woman’s head, but is it always a cause for concern? Distinguished consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology Miss Luxmi Velauthar discusses the principal causes of irregular bleeding and reassures you of any worries you may have.
05/10/2022
Dr Ahmed Elgheriany
Consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist
Ask an expert: What are the early signs of endometriosis?
Highly respected consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr Ahmed Elgheriany explains the causes of endometriosis and the symptoms to look out for in this informative guide to the condition.
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30/05/2022
Ms Pushpakala Maharajan
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Ovarian cysts: Your questions answered by an expert
Leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Ms Pushpakala Maharajan responds to commonly asked questions about ovarian cysts including which factors make a women more likely to develop them and when surgical treatment is required.
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03/12/2021
Ms Pushpakala Maharajan
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Is heavy menstrual bleeding affecting your quality of life? Menstrual disorders explained
Menstrual disorders which cause heavy or irregular periods can affect women's quality of life greatly. In this article, highly esteemed consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Ms Pushpakala Maharajan expertly explains the causes and treatment options for the most common menstrual disorders.
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08/02/2021
Mr Kirana Arambage
Consultant Gynaecologist specialising in Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery
Do I have endometriosis? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
If you often experience severe period pain that occurs frequently, lasts a long time and doesn't respond well to medications, you could be suffering from endometriosis - a very common and painful condition in which the lining of your womb starts to grow in other places, such as your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Mr Kirana Arambage, one of our top consultant gynaecologists explains the signs and symptoms, the different stages and how it can be treated.
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