Let’s talk Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia) with Specialist Gynaecologist Dr Acton

MediTalk Podcast

Menorrhagia is the medical term for when menstrual periods are abnormally heavy or prolonged. As you can imagine suffering heavy periods can significantly impact one's quality of life and sadly many women will often tolerate them thinking that it is normal to suffer and be in pain when you are menstruating. Or women or young girls just do not feel comfortable to talk to their doctor about their period. Today's interview with specialist gynaecologist Dr Acton it's time for us to start the conversation about our period. Menorrhagia is an extremely common condition that even young girls and women of all ages can suffer which greatly impacts school and work life. Let's start talking and normalising speaking more about the uncomfortable health topics with medical professionals to bettter our quality of life. In this interview Dr Acton explains why some women suffer heavy periods and what are the varying treatment options that you may wish to discuss and consider with your general pracititoner & gynaecologist that could very positively change your life. Dr Acton consults at SJOGH - Subiaco and to learn more about Dr Acton visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/a/c/t/o/acton-jadenicole-subiaco To listen to more Meditalk podcast episodes, visit; www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for listening and supporting Meditalk Podcast.