Menstrual Disorders Treatment in Turkey
About Menstrual Disorders
Key Highlights
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Provides accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of irregular periods.Offers a wide range of treatment options, from medication to minimally invasive procedures.Helps alleviate debilitating symptoms like severe pain (dysmenorrhea) and heavy bleeding (menorrhagia).Can improve quality of life and address related issues like anemia from heavy blood loss.Essential for managing conditions that can affect fertility, such as PCOS or endometriosis.
Who is this surgery for?
- Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) that soaks through pads/tampons quickly or lasts more than 7 days.
- Absent periods (amenorrhea) for 3+ cycles in non-pregnant women.
- Irregular, infrequent, or frequent menstrual cycles (oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea).
- Severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) that interfere with daily activities.
- Bleeding or spotting between periods or after menopause.
- Suspected underlying conditions like uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
- Menstrual symptoms causing anemia, fatigue, or significant emotional distress.
How to prepare
- Keep a detailed menstrual diary tracking cycle dates, flow intensity, and symptoms for 2-3 months.
- Prepare a complete personal and family medical history, including all medications and supplements.
- For a pelvic exam or ultrasound, you may be asked to have a full bladder.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your consultation.
- Specific blood tests may require fasting; follow your doctor's instructions.
- For surgical procedures (e.g., hysteroscopy), you will receive specific pre-operative guidelines regarding fasting and medication adjustments.
Risks & possible complications
- Diagnostic procedures like endometrial biopsy may cause temporary cramping or spotting.
- Hormonal treatments can have side effects like nausea, headaches, mood changes, or breakthrough bleeding.
- Surgical interventions (e.g., D&C, hysteroscopy) carry standard risks of infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Specific procedures like endometrial ablation or hysterectomy result in permanent sterility.
- Potential for incomplete resolution of symptoms, requiring further treatment.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery varies greatly by treatment. Medication management typically requires no downtime.
- After minor procedures (e.g., biopsy, hysteroscopy), expect mild cramping and spotting for 1-2 days; avoid tampons and intercourse as advised.
- For surgical procedures, follow all post-operative instructions regarding wound care, activity restrictions (no heavy lifting), and medication.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Report any signs of infection (fever, severe pain, foul-smelling discharge) or heavy bleeding to your doctor immediately.
- Adopt recommended lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, to support hormonal balance.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
0 days to 6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering menstrual disorders in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for menstrual disorders in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 menstrual disorders. 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 menstrual disorders compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Menstrual Disorders in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing menstrual disorders.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Sara Brown, a 28-year-old elementary school...
Sara Brown, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, had always struggled with her periods. For the past three years, her cycles became increasingly debilitating. She experienced extremely heavy bleeding (menorrhagia) that forced her to change super-plus tampons and pads every hour for the first two days, alongside severe cramping that left her pale and nauseated at work. She felt constantly exhausted and had been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Her social life suffered as she lived in fear of embarrassing leaks. Her OB/GYN, after ruling out other causes with blood tests and an ultrasound which revealed a slightly enlarged uterus, diagnosed her with probable adenomyosis. The doctor recommended a Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) as a first-line treatment to significantly reduce bleeding and pain. Sara was nervous about the insertion, but her doctor explained each step and used a local cervical anesthetic. The procedure itself was a brief, intense cramp followed by steady pressure. For the first 3-6 months, Sara experienced irregular spotting and some cramping, but it gradually subsided. A year later, her periods are now light, manageable spotting, her anemia has resolved, and the crippling pain is gone. Emotionally, she transitioned from feeling controlled by her body and isolated by her condition to regaining her energy, confidence, and freedom. She no longer plans her life around her period.
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