• Adolescents in the initial 2 years of menstruation
• Perimenopausal age group
• Thyroid and prolactin hormone abnormality
• PCOS/PCOD
• Pituitary hormone abnormalities

This is called menorrhagia. The common causes include:

• Thyroid or prolactin hormone abnormality
• Anovulation- PCOS , close to menopause
• Infection of the genital tract
• Fibroid uterus
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis in the uterus
• Endometrial polyp
• Problems with blood clotting
• Cancerous conditions in the uterus
• Pregnancy compliactions must be ruled out

This is called dysmenorrhea. The common causes include:

• Infection of the genital tract
• Fibroid uterus
• Endometriosis
• Adenomysosis
• Pregnancy complications must be ruled out

It is important to remember that this not an exhaustive list. Always consult your doctor for any abnormalities in your menstrual cycle.