Premenstrual Syndrome & PMDD
Severe PMS, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and personalised hormonal regulation. A comprehensive approach to restoring your wellbeing in every cycle.
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Dr. Juani Lafaja Gynaecologist & Sexual Medicine Specialist
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Philosophy
Your body speaks. I listen.
Integrative gynaecology is born of a conviction: every woman's body is a complete system, not a collection of isolated organs. My commitment is to listen to what your body needs and to care for it from a global, multidisciplinary and respectful perspective.
There are no generic protocols when every woman has her own story. I look for the cause, not just the symptom, and I design personalised strategies that combine the best of conventional medicine with complementary therapies of proven effectiveness.
I believe in close, approachable gynaecology, where the consultation is a safe space to talk without haste. Because behind every symptom there is a woman who deserves to be heard, understood and supported.
About my training and careerNo two patients are alike. Every woman has a story that deserves to be heard.
Specialisation
Microbiome & Candidiasis
Vaginal and endometrial microbiome testing, recurrent candidiasis and urogenital infections. Precision diagnosis to treat the root cause.
Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain
Early diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment, dyspareunia and chronic pelvic pain. Every case calls for a tailored approach.
Regenerative Gynaecology
Ozone therapy, hyaluronic acid (DESIRIAL), radiofrequency (CAPENERGY), laser and biophotostimulation. State-of-the-art techniques for intimate health.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell whether what I have is PMS or PMDD and not something else?
The pattern is what points the way: the symptoms appear in the days before your period and ease once it starts. That is why keeping a symptom diary over two or three cycles, and taking the self-assessment test before your appointment, helps so much. The test is not a diagnosis: it measures how this affects you and gives us a starting point to compare against later.
I have had tests and I am told there is nothing wrong. So what is this pain?
Not having found it yet does not mean it is not there. Behind pelvic pain that lasts for months there may be endometriosis, chronic inflammation of the cervix or endometrium, myofascial pain of the pelvic floor, nerve entrapment, interstitial cystitis or digestive problems, and often several causes at once.
I have been told it is psychological. Is it?
Sexuality is body and emotion at the same time, so that question rarely has a single answer. Behind pain, dryness or low desire there may be recurrent infections, vulvodynia, vaginismus, inflammation of the cervix, pelvic floor pain, endometriosis, lichen or the menopause. A careful gynaecological examination is what makes it possible to find the physical cause, if there is one.
Every woman is a universe. The gynaecology I practise does not treat organs; it treats people.
Testimonials
What my patients say
“I have never again spent days shut away in a room crying, unable to find a way out.”
“I can fully enjoy it with my partner. Until a year ago it was something I could only dream of.”
“She has given us excellent care at all times, both professionally and with human warmth.”
Book a consultation
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Where to find me
In-person consultations in the centre of Elche, by appointment.
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Calle Beethoven, 20
03203 Elche
Alicante · Spain
Blog
From the blog
Articles, guides and reflections on women's health, the menstrual cycle and integrative wellbeing.
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News ·
1st PMDD Conference at the UMH: the uterus–brain axis under discussion
On 18 September the UMH hosted the 1st Conference on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, organised by DISFEM. What was covered and where to watch it.
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Gynaecology ·
Dr. Juani Lafaja’s Prologue to the Second Edition of Dr. Jorge Lolas’ Book
An excerpt of Dr. Juani Lafaja’s prologue to the second edition of Dr. Jorge Lolas’ book “Premenstrual Syndrome From a New Perspective”.
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Dr. Lolas to take part in NAPMDD 2016
Dr Jorge Lolas will present his talk on premenstrual dysphoric disorder at the NAPMDD 2016 conference in Philadelphia, alongside Professor John Studd.
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Dr. Juani Lafaja video-interview about her experience on Lolas’ methods.
Video interview in which Dr Juani Lafaja talks about her two years' experience with Dr Lolas' approach to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD.
