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Period Pain Treatment Melbourne

Don’t let period pain hold you back.

Is Period Pain Disrupting Your Life?

Every month, many women experience period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea. While mild discomfort is common, severe menstrual cramps that disrupt your daily life may indicate an underlying issue that requires professional care.

Whether your period pain is dull and aching or intense, debilitating cramps that make it difficult to work, exercise, or go about your day how you’d like, it may be time to seek treatment.

Dysmenorrhea Treatment Melbourne

At Create Health, our experienced medical team aim to provide treatment options for women suffering from painful periods. With a focus on long-term management strategies tailored to your individual needs, we take a compassionate and proactive approach to diagnosing and addressing your concerns.

If you experience severe cramps, nausea, lower back pain, pain that radiates down your legs, heavy bleeding, or persistent discomfort during your period, we want to help. Our specialists will perform a thorough assessment in an effort to determine the cause of your pain and provide a personalised treatment plan based on your symptoms, preferences, and reproductive health goals.

The Types of Period Pain

Period pain can be classified into two main types:

1. Primary Dysmenorrhea

This type of period pain occurs due to natural uterine contractions, triggered by the release of prostaglandins. It often begins in adolescence and continues throughout a woman’s reproductive years. While common, severe primary dysmenorrhea may require medical intervention if it consistently disrupts a person’s daily activities.

2. Secondary Dysmenorrhea

Unlike primary dysmenorrhea, secondary dysmenorrhea is typically caused by a medical condition such as endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This type of pain may worsen over time and may not improve with standard pain relief methods such as over-the-counter pain relief.

Ready to take control of your period?

Our Period Pain Treatment Options

At Create Health, we offer a comprehensive range of treatment options designed to address painful periods and identify the root cause of your discomfort. Depending on your symptoms, medical history, preferences, and goals, your treatment options may include:

Hormonal treatments— Birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, and patches may help to regulate hormones and reduce the severity of menstrual pain by preventing ovulation and decreasing the production of prostaglandins
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)— Medications such as ibuprofen may help to manage inflammation and alleviate cramps by reducing prostaglandin levels
Lifestyle modifications —We may recommend strategies such as dietary changes, regular exercise, stress management techniques, acupuncture, and heat therapy in an effort to naturally reduce menstrual pain
Minimally invasive surgery— We may recommend laparoscopic surgery for women whose painful periods are caused by conditions such as uterine fibroids or endometriosis

Your Period Pain Questions Answered

When should I see a doctor for period pain?

If your period pain is severe, disrupts your daily life, causes you to take time off from work or school, or doesn’t improve with over-the-counter pain relief, you may benefit from seeking medical care for your periods. Seeking help earlier rather than later may also assist with faster diagnosis, potentially leading to less time spent in pain.

What are the benefits of choosing Create Health to assist with my period pain?

Our team is dedicated to women’s health, and we take the time to get to know you, your body, and your goals. We work to understand your medical history and perform diagnostic testing to ensure the most accurate diagnosis. Our highly experienced gynaecologists will then work with you to create a personalised treatment plan that takes your symptoms, reproductive goals, and lifestyle into account. If we decide together that surgery is an option for you, we use minimally invasive methods and advanced surgical techniques in an effort to promote faster recovery and minimal discomfort.

Are there natural ways to treat period pain?

Many people find that natural remedies assist with their period pain. These methods include eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress. However, if these methods don’t seem to improve your symptoms, we recommend seeking further medical assistance.

Can hormonal treatments help with period pain?

For many women, hormonal treatments such as the Pill may be enough to regulate their cycle, reduce prostaglandin production, and decrease the severity of menstrual cramps. We understand hormonal treatment isn’t for everybody, however, so there are other potential treatment options available.

What is the recovery time for laparoscopic surgery?

Every person recovers differently, but laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive and therefore typically allows for a faster recovery time than open surgery. Many women recover within one to two weeks and may be able to return to light duties after this period, while returning to more strenuous activities will typically take about six weeks. Your doctor will discuss your likely recovery timeline with you before and after your surgery.

Why Create Health?

Specialist Gynaecologists
Our team of experienced specialists is dedicated to diagnosing and addressing period pain with the latest in medical technology.

Help in Your Language
Our medical team consults in nine languages including Mandarin, Arabic, and Hindi, helping you to feel as comfortable as possible.

Collaborative, Compassionate Care
We work together with your best interests in mind, aiming to help you reach your goals.

Looking for Menstrual Pain Treatment?

Painful periods shouldn’t control your life. At Create Health, we aim to discover the cause of your period pain and address it in the most appropriate way for you. Whether you’re looking for hormonal treatments before you start your family or are interested in minimally invasive surgical options, we’re here to help you find the path to reduced period pain. Book your consultation today.