Menstruation
Helping you reclaim control over your menstrual cycle.
Our team of experts is here for you, from missed periods to heavy flows, we’ve seen it all.
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ menstrual cycle. Monthly bleeding – also known as menstruation, menses or periods – is a different experience for every woman, and it changes over time.
But if you have symptoms that are getting in the way of your day-to-day life or you’ve noticed something unusual about your menstrual cycle, our menstruation counselling can help.
Book a menstruation consultation
WhatsApp us on 0755 896 996 or email us to get help with menstruation.
What can menstruation counselling help with?
Menstruation counselling is for any girl or woman experiencing problems with her menses. Contact us if:
- Your menstrual cycle is irregular, you’ve missed menses, or they have stopped altogether
- Your menses are longer or shorter than usual
- You have painful menses
- You’ve got heavy flow, or you’re bleeding between menses
- You have symptoms that are difficult to manage in the weeks before your menses, such as headaches and mood swings
- Your first menses is earlier or later than average – it usually starts between 12 and 16 years old
Lots of women experience menses problems and they don’t always mean there’s something wrong. Whatever you’re experiencing, menstruation counselling can help identify if there’s anything causing your menses issues and find a treatment plan to suit you.
Speak to us about menstruation counselling
Call us toll-free on 0800 753 333 or email us to make your appointment.
What to expect from menstruation counselling
When it comes to difficult menstrual symptoms, you don’t have to suffer in silence or feel like you’re on your own. Our menstruation counselling can get to the root of any issues and help you feel more confident about managing your menstrual cycle.
Based on what we find, we can:
- Offer treatments, such as a contraceptive (birth control) pill
- Suggest lifestyle changes that could benefit you, such as healthy eating
- Refer you to a specialist for further tests and treatment if we think you have a medical condition that’s affecting your menstruation
If you’ve noticed something unusual or your menses are getting in the way of you living life to the fullest, book a menstruation counselling session and take control.
Frequently asked questions about menstruation
Your body can give you lots of physical and emotional signs that your menses are about to start. These include cramps, painful breasts, backache, headaches, bloating, mood swings and food cravings. Together these are known as PMS (premenstrual syndrome).
There’s lots you can do at home for painful menses. As well as everyday painkillers, try placing a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your pelvic area – or have a warm bath or shower. Gentle exercise like walking or swimming can help with the physical pain and take your mind off it too.
Just as all women experience different symptoms, the length of your menstrual cycle can vary. On average, it’s about 28 days but can be between 24 and 38 days. What’s most important is that you monitor what’s normal and regular for you and get advice if you notice anything unusual about your menstruation.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is usually defined as losing 80ml or more in each period. If you need to change your sanitary products every hour, your periods last more than 8 days or your heavy flow is affecting your quality of life, come and see one of our healthcare professionals.
There are lots of reasons why your periods might stop, which is why it’s important to seek advice. You might be pregnant if you’re sexually active but other reasons include:
– being underweight
– stress
– taking the contraceptive pill
– the menopause
– conditions that cause hormone imbalance, such as polycystic ovary syndrome
– some medications and illnesses
If you think you might be pregnant, we can help you take a pregnancy test so you can know for certain.
