Painful periods or menstruation and Heavy periods
Conditions
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition in which small pieces of the womb lining (the endometrium) are found outside the womb.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painful periods or menstruation
- Heavy periods
- Pain in the pelvic region
- Bleeding between periods
- Lower back pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Endometriosis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Fibroid
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painful periods or menstruation
- Lower back pain
- Heavy periods
- Unusually tired
- Pain in the pelvic region
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Fibroid.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a bacterial infection of the female upper genital tract, including the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Vaginal bleeding after sex
- Painful periods or menstruation
- Bleeding between periods
- Heavy periods
- Difficulty passing urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
