Question 1

treatment options for very excessive menstrual bleeding and done having children?

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Quite a few: 1. Medication to control cycles, of which there are several. 2 .Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud. 3. Endometrial ablation. 4. Possibly a uterine fibroid embolization if you have fibroids. 5. Hysterectomy (for which there are several approaches).

Question 2

excessive menstrual bleeding normal if 48?

Accepted Answer

No: Excessive menstrual bleeding is never normal and there is always something causing it. So please go and see a doctor that can adress this problem.

Question 3

i am experiencing  excessive menstrual bleeding.

Accepted Answer

See your physician: Needs blood work make sure not anemic 
And check labs to see the reasons 
If all normal needs pelviic ultrasound

Question 4

what is the testing for excessive menstrual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I usually tesy the blood count and TSH (thyroid). Rarely i order more. If a patient has a story of easy bruisability i would check for bleeding disorders. If i was concerned about your ability to cycle i might extend the work up to a pcos evaluation, with fasting Insulin and blood sugar.

Question 5

can excessive menstrual bleeding lead to nausea?

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Posssible: You need to be evaluated by your gyn as you need a workup which includes an exam, blood work and an ultrasound. Increase in prostaglandins can contribute to the nausea and you want to make sure you do not have certain gyn conditions like endometriosis, etc. There are many different treatment options to treat your bleeding and nausea depending on the cause, so no need to suffer, see your gyn..

Question 6

can breakup-crises cause excessive menstrual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can cause period disturbances, 
it can range from no period to frequent excessive periods.

Question 7

can anxiety cause you to have excessive menstrual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not typically,but...: Menstrual activity, including the duration & amount of bleeding, related discomfort, emotional symptoms, & the cycle itself -- is a complex phenomenon, that can be affected by many variables.  One variable could be stress.  More often however, stress results from period problems, including excessive bleeding. Don't assume it's stress causing heavy flow -instead, have a gynecologist check you out.

Question 8

how do i stop excessive menstrual bleeding? clots and more clots

Accepted Answer

Multifacted: Excess bleeding could be a hormonal imbalance or it could be a fibroid or polyp in the uterus or cervix.  A visit with your ob/gyn will help possibly narrow your diagnosis.  Sometimes excess bleeding can even be precancerous cells in the uterus.  I would recommend you see a physician and be evaluated.

Question 9

i'm not sure but is heavy excessive menstrual bleeding and clotting for over a month straight normal?

Accepted Answer

It is not.: Please see you Gynecologist for an evaluation to find the cause and treat it accordingly.

Question 10

what can cause excessive menstrual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Heavy vaginal bleedi: Excessive menstrual bleeding may be associated with uterine abnormalities including fibroids (benign smooth muscle tumors), polys, and hormonal imbalances.  It is important to have a physical exam and pap smear to evaluate the uterine cervix for any abnormalities.

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