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