Types of Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual disorders cover a broad range of conditions. Common types managed at our gynaecology clinic in Wakad include:
- Oligomenorrhoea — infrequent periods (cycles longer than 35 days)
- Amenorrhoea — absence of periods for 3 or more months (primary or secondary)
- Menorrhagia — abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
- Dysmenorrhoea — severe painful periods, often with cramping and pelvic pain
- Polymenorrhoea — periods occurring too frequently (cycle shorter than 21 days)
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) — physical and emotional symptoms before periods
- Intermenstrual bleeding — spotting or bleeding between periods
Irregular Periods — Causes and Concerns
Irregular periods are one of the most common reasons women in Wakad visit a gynaecologist. They can result from a wide range of causes:
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) — the most common hormonal cause of irregular cycles
- Thyroid disorders — both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect cycles
- Stress, excessive exercise, or sudden weight changes
- Perimenopause — hormonal fluctuations as menopause approaches
- Uterine fibroids or polyps disrupting the uterine lining
- Endometriosis — uterine-like tissue outside the uterus
- Medications including contraceptives, steroids, or chemotherapy
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)
Heavy periods that soak through pads or tampons every hour, last longer than 7 days, or pass large clots are a medical concern. Prolonged heavy bleeding leads to iron-deficiency anaemia, fatigue, and poor quality of life. At our women's clinic in Wakad, Dr. Aparna Kalekar investigates the cause through blood tests and ultrasound, and provides effective medical or surgical treatment to normalise bleeding.
Hormonal Imbalance Treatment
Many menstrual disorders are rooted in hormonal imbalances that disrupt the natural cycle. Treatment is tailored to the identified hormonal issue and individual patient goals:
- Hormonal blood tests — FSH, LH, oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid, prolactin, androgens
- Pelvic ultrasound to evaluate uterus, ovaries, and endometrial lining
- Combined oral contraceptive pills to regulate cycles and reduce heavy bleeding
- Progesterone therapy for cycle regularisation and endometrial protection
- Thyroid treatment if thyroid disease is contributing to cycle irregularity
- Tranexamic acid or NSAIDs for heavy period management
- Surgical options (hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation) for structural causes
When to See a Gynaecologist in Wakad
You should consult Dr. Aparna Kalekar at our Wakad gynaecology clinic if your periods are consistently irregular, extremely painful, very heavy, or have stopped. Early evaluation prevents complications such as anaemia, infertility, and progression of underlying conditions. Do not normalise severe period problems — expert help is available right in Wakad.


