Menorrhea Treatment in India
About Menorrhea
Key Highlights
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Provides accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of heavy menstrual bleeding.Offers a range of treatment options from medication to minimally invasive surgery.Aims to significantly reduce or eliminate excessive bleeding and associated symptoms.Can improve quality of life by alleviating pain, fatigue, and the disruption of daily activities.Helps prevent complications like iron-deficiency anemia.Minimally invasive surgical options often allow for quicker recovery than major surgery./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Menstrual bleeding that soaks through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours.
- Needing to use double sanitary protection to control menstrual flow.
- Bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days.
- Passing large blood clots (the size of a quarter or larger).
- Needing to restrict daily activities due to heavy menstrual flow.
- Symptoms of anemia, such as tiredness, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
- Heavy bleeding that interferes with work, social life, or physical activities.
How to prepare
- Detailed discussion with the OB/GYN about medical history, symptoms, and menstrual cycle patterns.
- Undergoing diagnostic tests as advised, which may include a pelvic ultrasound, blood tests (CBC, iron studies, thyroid, coagulation profile), or an endometrial biopsy.
- For planned surgical procedures (e.g., hysteroscopy, ablation), pre-operative instructions will be given, which may include fasting.
- Discontinuation of certain medications like blood thinners as per doctor's advice.
- Arranging for transportation and post-procedure support, especially if sedation or anesthesia is involved.
Risks & possible complications
- For medications: Side effects like nausea, headaches, or irregular bleeding patterns.
- For procedures like endometrial ablation: Risks include infection, perforation of the uterus, bleeding, or complications from anesthesia.
- Thermal injury to nearby organs (rare).
- Treatment failure, requiring further intervention.
- Post-ablation tubal sterilization syndrome (PATSS, a rare complication after ablation in women with prior tubal ligation).
- For hysterectomy: Standard surgical risks including infection, blood clots, and injury to surrounding structures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery varies greatly depending on the treatment. Medication management involves minimal downtime.
- After minimally invasive procedures like ablation, patients may experience cramping and watery/bloody discharge for several weeks.
- Most women can return to normal activities within a few days after such procedures, avoiding strenuous exercise and sexual intercourse as advised (typically for 2-4 weeks).
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor treatment effectiveness and check for complications.
- Using sanitary pads (not tampons) initially is recommended to monitor bleeding and reduce infection risk.
- Reporting fever, severe pain, or foul-smelling discharge to the doctor immediately is essential.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to 6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering menorrhea in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for menorrhea in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform menorrhea. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for menorrhea compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Menorrhea in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing menorrhea.
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