There are two types of menstrual disorders. The first type - hypomenstrual syndrome. It lies in the extension of the menstrual cycle in combination with shorter duration (1-2 days) and poor spotting. The complete absence of menstruation for a long time, or amenorrhea - extreme case hypomenstrual syndrome.
The second type - gipermenstrualny syndrome. It is characterized by frequent and / or prolonged and abundant secretions, which can develop into serious uterine bleeding.
Also produce the so-called non-menstrual bleeding, which include, for the most part, age-related changes of the cycle.
The reasons for violations of the cycle can be quite a lot. Here are the main ones:
• Genetic diseases affecting the development of the reproductive system.
• Hormonal imbalances in the body. It can be associated with the work of the thyroid gland, ovaries or adrenal glands. Hormonal disorders often result polycystic - ovarian disease in which ovulation does not occur, and are formed in the ovary tissue cysts with purulent content.
• Obesity or anorexia. Adipose tissue also secretes hormones that affect sexual function, so as its surplus and disadvantage may affect the menstrual cycle.
• Stress also affect the reproductive system. Usually cycle disorders due to stress do not last longer than a month, but the lingering mental problems can lead to undesirable consequences.
Menstrual disorders are dangerous due to the fact that the inner lining layer of the uterus (endometrium) is developed in such a situation, incorrect, which may lead to endometrial hyperplasia, cyst formation or polyps.
If you failed the menstrual cycle, refer to the gynecologist, but better - to a gynecologist, endocrinologist. To detect the causes of violations of the cycle will be assigned diagnostic procedures such as pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, blood test for hormones and screening for reproductive tract infections.
Once the cause of the malfunction is detected, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment. Infectious diseases are treated appropriate medications - antibiotics and antivirals. Hormonal disorders are corrected through diet, physical therapy and hormone replacement therapy, depending on the scale of the problem. If a failure of the menstrual cycle poses a serious threat to the health of the patient, doctors resort to surgical methods of treatment.