Although methods of quantifying the exact amount of blood loss are not usually accurate, most women know when their period is heavy & heavy usually often come with blood clots.
Nearly 20% of women over 30 years have #fibroids.
They are of different types & may cause heavy menstrual bleeding.
Treatment depends on the many factors. So see your doctor.
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#Infections like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause heavy periods often with abnormal vaginal discharge & lower abdominal pain.
Most can be treated with medications.
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#Polyps are non-cancerous growths.
They may be attached to the inner wall of your womb (endometrial polyps) or cervix (cervical polyps).
They can increase period bleeding, cause bleeding in-between your periods, & bleeding after sex.
They can be surgically removed.
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Women who use copper intrauterine contraception devices #IUCDs to prevent pregnancy, tend to have heavy menstrual flow.
This might be due to blood vessel changes which affect blood flow to the womb.
Heavy periods may warrant a review of your contraceptive method.
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#Endometriosis is when tissues that usually line the inside of your womb now grow outside the uterus.
This can cause shorter amount of time in-between your periods, very painful periods & heavy flows.
See your doctor for full evaluation & treatment.
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Women with blood #clotting_disorders can experience heavy menstrual bleeding.
For e.g. platelet disorders & clotting factor deficiencies can make it difficult for blood to clot properly, leading to heavy periods.
Your health care providers can help.
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#Uterine_cancer may cause brown vaginal discharge with bleeding in-between your periods, which may be heavy.
#Cervical_cancer could cause irregular & heavy periods, occasionally with blood-streaked vaginal discharge.
Pls see your doctor for early diagnosis & treatment.
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The #thyroid influences the control of menstrual cycle.
Too much or too little thyroid hormone can make periods very light, heavy, irregular or even absent.
Low thyroid hormone (#hypothyroidism) may cause heavy periods.
See your doctor for assessment & treatment.
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