# Health screening checklist for women with painful or heavy periods in Kenya

_The health checks women with painful or heavy periods in Kenya should have, how often, and where to start. From My Wellness Health._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/screening-checklists/painful-heavy-periods

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> Painful or heavy periods are common but not something to ignore: they can point to endometriosis or fibroids. The key checks are period diary, clinical review and iron check.

## Your checks and how often

**Q: Period diary: how often?**

A: Note pain, bleeding and how it affects your days.

**Q: Clinical review: how often?**

A: If pain stops normal activities or bleeding is heavy.

**Q: Iron check: how often?**

A: If you feel tired or breathless.

**Q: Pelvic ultrasound: how often?**

A: When a clinician advises.

**Q: Cervical screening: how often?**

A: As for all women from 25.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's risk assessments (Pro package with doctor consultations, KES 1,000) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

**Checklist for Women with painful or heavy periods**

| Checks | Start with |
| --- | --- |
| Period diary: note pain, bleeding and how it affects your days \| Clinical review: if pain stops normal activities or bleeding is heavy \| Iron check: if you feel tired or breathless \| Pelvic ultrasound: when a clinician advises \| Cervical screening: as for all women from 25 | Pro package with doctor consultations, KES 1,000 |

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [World Health Organization, Endometriosis fact sheet](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)