{"id":2257,"date":"2026-01-07T15:32:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/services\/\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:12:29","slug":"menstruation-counselling","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/services\/womens-health\/menstruation-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Hedhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-header-image alignfull\"><div class=\"right-image-block\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h1 class=\"h2-size\">Hedhi<\/h1><div class=\"description\"><h3>Helping you reclaim control over your menstrual cycle.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-image\"><div class=\"image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0476-e1767710299510.jpg\" alt=\"Girl sitting on the steps smiling.\" class=\"header-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE2NCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE5MCAxNjQiIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+DQo8cmVjdCB5PSItMjYiIHdpZHRoPSIxOTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTkwIiByeD0iOCIgZmlsbD0iI0VCRjNGQiIvPg0KPC9zdmc+DQo=\" class=\"rectangle first\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTg2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjIzMyIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE4NiAyMzMiIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+DQo8cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTg2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1MSIgcng9IjgiIGZpbGw9IiM5RENERjAiLz4NCjwvc3ZnPg0K\" class=\"rectangle second\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"alignwide wp-block-msi-blocks-breadcrumbs\">\r\n\t<h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw'>Nyumbani<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/sw\/services\/'>Huduma<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/sw\/services\/womens-health\/'>Afya ya wanawake<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class='breadcrumb'>Hedhi<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide content-and-aside is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-font-msi-sp-font-family has-large-font-size\"><strong>Our team of experts is here for you, from missed periods to heavy flows, we&#8217;ve seen it all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no such thing as a \u2018normal\u2019 menstrual cycle. Monthly bleeding &#8211; also known as menstruation, menses or periods &#8211; is a different experience for every woman, and it changes over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you have symptoms that are getting in the way of your day-to-day life or you\u2019ve noticed something unusual about your menstrual cycle, our menstruation counselling can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-cta-boxes\"><div class=\"editBlock\"><div class=\"box light-blue\"><h4 class=\"title\">Book a menstruation consultation<\/h4><p class=\"bold\"><\/p><p>WhatsApp us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=255755896996&amp;text&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0755 896 996<\/a>\u00a0au\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutumie barua pepe<\/a>\u00a0to get help with menstruation.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can menstruation counselling help with?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Menstruation counselling is for any girl or woman experiencing problems with her menses. Contact us if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your menstrual cycle is irregular, you\u2019ve missed menses, or they have stopped altogether<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your menses are longer or shorter than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have painful menses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve got heavy flow, or you\u2019re bleeding between menses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have symptoms that are difficult to manage in the weeks before your menses, such as headaches and mood swings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your first menses is earlier or later than average \u2013 it usually starts between 12 and 16 years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of women experience menses problems and they don\u2019t always mean there\u2019s something wrong. Whatever you\u2019re experiencing, menstruation counselling can help identify if there\u2019s anything causing your menses issues and find a treatment plan to suit you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-faq-cta-block alignwide\"><div style=\"background-color:#FFC61F1A\"><div class=\"faq-cta-box-like container-wide\"><div class=\"text-box-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Speech.svg\" alt=\"Speech\" \/><\/div><div class=\"faq-cta-text-side\"><h4 class=\"faq-cta-title\">Speak to us about menstruation counselling<\/h4><p class=\"faq-cta-text\">Call us toll-free\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:0800 753 333\">0800 753 333<\/a>\u00a0au\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutumie barua pepe<\/a>\u00a0to make your appointment.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:bookings@mst.or.tz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4480\" height=\"3233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409.jpg\" alt=\"Two women smiling at each other\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:253px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409.jpg 4480w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409-1536x1108.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/TWP_0768-e1767705511409-2048x1478.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4480px) 100vw, 4480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect from menstruation counselling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to difficult menstrual symptoms, you don\u2019t have to suffer in silence or feel like you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on what we find, we can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer treatments, such as a contraceptive (birth control) pill&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggest lifestyle changes that could&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;you, such as healthy eating&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer you to a specialist for further tests and treatment if we think you have a medical condition&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;affecting your menstruation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;noticed something unusual or your menses are getting in the way of you living life to the fullest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/contact-us\/\">book a menstruation counselling session<\/a> and take control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion alignfull\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"accordion-info\"><h3 class=\"title\">Frequently asked questions about menstruation<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>What are common menstruation symptoms?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>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\u00a0swings\u00a0and food cravings. Together these are known as PMS (premenstrual syndrome).\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>What helps deal with painful menstruation and cramps?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>There\u2019s\u00a0lots 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 \u2013 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.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>How long is the menstruation cycle?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Just as all women experience different symptoms, the length of your menstrual cycle can vary. On average,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about 28 days but can be between 24 and 38 days.\u00a0What\u2019s\u00a0most important is that you\u00a0monitor\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0normal and regular for you and get advice if you notice anything unusual about your menstruation.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>What are heavy periods?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Heavy menstrual bleeding is usually defined as losing 80ml or more in each period. If\u00a0you\u00a0need to change your sanitary products every hour, your periods last more than 8 days or your heavy flow is affecting your quality of life,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/contact-us\/\">come and see\u00a0one of our healthcare professionals<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\"><strong>What causes menstruation to stop suddenly or missed periods?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>There are lots of reasons why your periods might stop, which is why it\u2019s important to seek advice. 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