11/04/2026
Your period is not supposed to control your life. If it does, something is wrong.
Most women spend years managing period symptoms they were told are "normal" β heavy bleeding, debilitating cramps, irregular cycles, spotting between periods. They take painkillers every month. They plan their lives around their cycle. They cancel plans, miss work and push through pain because nobody ever told them there was another option.
There isn't one type of abnormal period. There are five β and each one points to something different happening in your body.
Heavy periods that require changing protection every hour or two, or that last longer than 7 days, are one of the most common signs of fibroids or adenomyosis β conditions where the uterine tissue grows abnormally and causes excessive bleeding. Left untreated, they can lead to severe anaemia and fertility complications.
Painful periods β pain that goes beyond normal discomfort and bleeds into your daily life β are frequently linked to endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis affects roughly 1 in 10 women and takes an average of 7 to 10 years to diagnose in India because the pain is normalised.
Scanty periods β very light bleeding or cycles that seem to disappear β are often an early indicator of PCOS or a hormonal imbalance affecting ovulation.
Intermenstrual bleeding β spotting or bleeding between periods β should never be ignored. It can indicate cervical changes, polyps, or in some cases, early signs that require prompt investigation.
And any significant change in your cycle β in length, flow, timing or pain β after a period of regularity deserves a proper clinical evaluation, not a wait-and-see approach.
Watch the full reel for the complete breakdown. And if any of this sounds familiar, please don't wait another cycle to find out what's actually going on.
π Dr. Anam Ghani β Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Sector 51 Gurugram
π +91 84472 59265 | WhatsApp: wa.me/918447259265
Open 7 days a week.