What this care involves
Periods can change with age, contraception, illness or hormonal shifts. Changes that persist, interfere with daily life or involve bleeding between periods are worth discussing.
When to seek a consultation
Arrange a visit for repeated missed periods, pain that interrupts activities, bleeding between periods or a clear change in flow. Seek urgent care for very heavy bleeding with faintness or breathlessness, or severe pain with a possible pregnancy.
What an assessment may include
Bring dates, bleeding patterns and any relevant medication or contraception changes. Assessment can include a pregnancy test, blood tests for anaemia or other causes, examination or imaging when indicated.
Options and next steps
Options depend on the cause and may include symptom management, hormonal treatment, correction of anaemia or further investigation.
Common question
Should I track my cycle before the appointment?
If you can, note the first day of bleeding, duration, how heavy it is and any pain. Keep the appointment even if you have only a partial record.
Consultations with Dr. Digga
See Dr. Digga’s published clinical profile for her documented interests. Call the practice to confirm the right consultation location. Procedures and delivery require separate facility arrangements.
From the patient journal
References and further reading
This information is for general education. Discuss diagnosis and treatment decisions with a qualified clinician. For urgent symptoms, seek emergency care directly.
