Medical Management
Tranexamic acid, NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives, and GnRH agonists.
Menstrual Health
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia): When Bleeding Is Too Much, and What Helps
Menorrhagia, abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, affects 1 in 5 women. It is not normal and always has an identifiable cause. Preferred Gynecology evaluates and treats thoroughly.
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- !Bleeding lasting > 7 days
- !Soaking a pad or tampon every hour for several hours
- !Passing blood clots larger than a quarter
- !Anemia from blood loss
- !Fatigue and weakness from iron deficiency
What Causes This?
- •Uterine fibroids (most common)
- •Endometrial polyps
- •Adenomyosis
- •Coagulation disorders (von Willebrand disease)
- •Hormonal imbalance — anovulation, thyroid
- •Endometrial hyperplasia or cancer (less common)
Treatment Approaches
IUD (Mirena)
Hormonal IUD reduces menstrual blood loss by 80–90% — one of the most effective non-surgical treatments.
Endometrial Ablation
Destroys the uterine lining in-office — dramatically reduces bleeding in appropriate candidates.
Hysterectomy
Definitive treatment for women who have completed childbearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal to have heavy periods?▾
Extremely heavy periods are common but not normal. They always have a cause — and effective treatment is available.
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Think This Could Be Your Issue?
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