Menstrual Irregularity Treatment
Menstrual Irregularity Treatment Istanbul | Safe Diagnosis and Solution with Gynecologist Sema Karakaş
Menstrual irregularityis a common condition that affects women's quality of life. Menstrual cycles shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days, abnormal bleeding, or menstrual periods that are too short or too long are defined as menstrual irregularities. Consulting specialist gynecologists for menstrual irregularity treatment in Istanbul is of great importance for accurate diagnosis and permanent solution.
What is Menstrual Irregularity?
Menstrual irregularity is characterized by changes in the frequency, duration and amount of bleeding. This condition, which is common in Istanbul, is often associated with hormonal imbalances, structural uterine problems or some systemic diseases. Common menstrual irregularities:
- Hypermenorrhea: Excessive bleeding
- Hypomenorrhea: Small amount of menstruation
- Menoraji: Prolonged menstruation
- Polimenore: Frequent periods (less than 21 days)
- Oligomenore: Infrequent menstruation (longer than 35 days)
- Metroraji Bleeding at irregular intervals
Each of these presentations may have different causes and require different treatment approaches.
What Causes Menstrual Irregularity?
The causes of menstrual irregularity are very diverse. The most common reasons for gynecologist visits in Istanbul:
- Hormone disorders (thyroid, prolactin, estrogen)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Intrauterine problems such as fibroids, polyps, adenomyosis
- Stress and eating disorders
- Excessive exercise or weakness
- Birth control methods (spiral, pill)
- Early menopause or late ovulation
- Uterine cancer or endometrial thickening
Especially menstrual irregularity and infertility these reasons need to be investigated in detail.
How is Menstrual Irregularity Diagnosed?
In patients who apply to Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş, the diagnosis process proceeds in the following steps:
Detailed medical history (anamnesis) is taken.
Gynecological examination and transvaginal ultrasound the uterus and ovaries are evaluated.
If necessary hormone tests, thyroid function tests, prolactin, FSH-LH values are checked.
Endometrial biopsy or hysteroscopy feasible.
Once the diagnosis is made, treatment specific to the underlying cause is planned.
How to Treat Menstrual Irregularity in Istanbul?
Purpose in the treatment of menstrual irregularities, personalized solution for the cause is to offer. Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş applies the following treatment approaches in her clinic in Istanbul:
- Hormonal therapies (low dose birth control pills, progestins)
- Hormonal spiral (Mirena)
- Surgical intervention (laparoscopic/hysteroscopic) if fibroids or polyps are present
- Stress management, lifestyle changes
- Drugs to improve insulin sensitivity in PCOS patients
The treatment for each patient is different and requires a detailed evaluation process.
Menstrual Irregularity Control with Hormonal Spiral (Mirena)
Mirena, levonorgestrel is a hormonal intrauterine device. It is particularly effective in the treatment of conditions such as excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), endometrial thickening and irregular bleeding. It releases an average of 20 mcg of hormone per day and regulates the mucous membrane in the uterus and provides menstrual regularity.
- Effective up to 7 years
- Low systemic side effects
- May reduce the amount of bleeding, may cause cessation of menstruation in some women
Since Mirena may be ineffective in cases of intrauterine pathologies (e.g. fibroids), a detailed examination should be performed beforehand.
Menstrual Irregularity in Puberty and Premenopause
Menstrual irregularities are common during the first 1-2 years of puberty and are usually temporary. However:
- If there is still irregularity 2 years after the first period
- Bleeding has become more frequent or prolonged before menopause
- If there is an excessive increase in the amount of bleeding
Evaluation is absolutely necessary. Because menstrual irregularities during this period, intrauterine thickening (hyperplasia) or precancerous lesions may be related.
Reliable Menstrual Irregularity Monitoring in Istanbul
Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş in Istanbul gynecological diseases, gynecologic oncology and menstrual disorders is an experienced specialist in the field. Necessary tests, follow-ups and treatments are planned individually.
What is the Most Common Gynecologic Cancer?
Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş:
The most common gynecologic cancer is endometrial cancer, which originates from the inner lining of the uterus, the area we call the "endometrium". Good news: Endometrial cancer is a curable cancer. When detected early, it is completely curable with surgery.
The most important risk factors are obesity and high dose estrogen exposure. Age and family history of cancer are other important risk factors. The most important symptom is bleeding. In other words, you have a chance to catch it in the early period and treat it completely because it shows symptoms with bleeding in the early period.
Please do not neglect to consult your doctor if you complain of bleeding.
Gynecologist Oncologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş, who has a certificate in health tourism, is among the leading specialists in Turkey with robotic surgery applications in the field of gynecology oncology in Istanbul.
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