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Does the Uterus Really Get Bigger During a Period?
Does the Uterus Really Get Bigger During a Period? A misleading photo comparing the size difference between a menstruating and non-menstruating uterus has gone viral. Dr. Sherry Ross, an ob-gyn and Summer’s Eve ambassador, states that a woman’s uterus does swell slightly during menstruation, but not as drastically as the photo depicts. Dr. Ross further explains that swelling disappears after several days and does not play any role in the hormonally-triggered symptoms women typically experience during menstruation, like bloating. Originally Published in SHAPE (November…
  • 07/22
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Menorrhagia: What counts as a Heavy Period?
Menorrhagia: What counts as a Heavy Period? Some women experience heavy blood loss from their very first period, while other women are only confronted with this problem during the menopause. The question is: what constitutes heavy periods? That is difficult to define, because let’s be honest: periods are hardly fun as it is. But when they become all-encompassing, it is a completely different story. Your periods should not hamper your daily life. If it does, then fortunately – hooray! – there are…
  • 09/17
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Fibroids: What are they?
Fibroids: What are they? Fibroids (also called myomas) are benign cysts that develop in the wall of the uterus (womb). They consist primarily of muscle fibres and connective tissue and feel rubbery. It sounds frightening, but in many cases, women experience few symptoms. What’s more; most fibroids are discovered by chance. Fibroids can vary in size considerably, but it is the position of the fibroid that influences the symptoms and any treatment. We have therefore included a short explanation…
  • 09/17
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Hormone therapy for heavy periods
Hormone therapy for heavy periods Hormone therapy e.g. the contraceptive pill, injection or a coil is often the GP’s first choice of treatment for heavy periods. The oestrogen and/or progestin (the pharmaceutical replacement for progesterone) in them makes your womb lining (endometrium) thinner, so reducing heavy bleeding during your period. Contraceptive pills are taken by mouth daily, an injection is needed every 12 weeks, while the coil will need to be inserted by a GP or specialist nurse.
  • 09/17