Dysmenorrhea
Known Symptoms
- Cramping pelvic pain occurring before or during menstruation.
- Nausea and vomiting accompanying menstrual discomfort and cramps.
- Lower back pain associated with menstrual cycles regularly.
- Fatigue or malaise during severe menstrual episodes frequently.
Known Causes
- Primary dysmenorrhea caused by hormonal prostaglandin release naturally.
- Secondary dysmenorrhea from endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic disease.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease causing chronic inflammation and discomfort.
- Early menarche or heavy periods increasing risk of dysmenorrhea.
Care
- Take NSAIDs to reduce pain and relieve menstrual cramps.
- Use hormonal pills to regulate cycles and reduce discomfort.
- Apply heat therapy to lower abdomen or back, daily.
- Maintain regular exercise and healthy lifestyle to prevent symptoms.
- Cramping pelvic pain occurring before or during menstruation.
- Nausea and vomiting accompanying menstrual discomfort and cramps.
- Lower back pain associated with menstrual cycles regularly.
- Fatigue or malaise during severe menstrual episodes frequently.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Our Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology offers comprehensive, patient-centred care for women at every stage of life, from routine gynaecology to complex high-risk pregnancies. Consultant-led services are available 24/7, supported by extended OPD hours and a multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, gynaecologists, foetal-medicine specialists, anaesthetists and specialist nurses. Our facilities include modern birthing suites with continuous foetal monitoring, dedicated operating theatres for advanced and minimally invasive surgery, and 3D/4D imaging and colposcopy for precise diagnostics. We provide a full spectrum of care—labour and delivery (vaginal and caesarean), fertility and assisted-reproduction services (IVF/ICSI), laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, gynaecologic oncology and comprehensive postnatal support—coordinated with neonatal and critical-care teams as needed.
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- Arabic
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- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
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Dr. Kiran Bijlani
Consultant, Obstetircs and Gynecology
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
Dr. Nailah Nisar
Consultant, Obstetircs and Gynecology
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- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Saadia Haroon
Specialist, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
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Specialist, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
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93
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77
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