Question 1

when is a heavy period a problem?

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Heavy period: Periods that are bright red in character and exceed 3 pads in 30 minutes needs immediate MD attention as that is hemorrhage.(not a period). Long term heavy periods can also cause a low blood level (anemia).

Question 2

what is considered a heavy period?

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Technically...: A "normal" period is defined as approx. 30 cc of fluid. Anything over 80 cc is defined as abnormal (ly heavy.)Hope this helps.

Question 3

can exercise cause a heavy period?

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NO!: Exercise, if anything, will make your period better, but in general, exercise and the severity of your period are not correlated.  Get a bunch of elite female athletes together and you will see:  even though they are all at the top of their sports, in amazing physical condition, exercising huge amounts most days, some will have horrid periods, and some will be light and easy.  It's genetics mostly.

Question 4

can women have heavy period over 40?

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Yes.: Can have heavy periods at any age, but particularly around menopause things can get  unusual in terms of cycle length and flow. Any bleeding after menopause needs investigation.

Question 5

what can you do about a heavy period?

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See a GYN MD: The causes of heavy menstrual periods are multiple and a GYN MD can sort through with you the history and perform and examination to determine the best medical approach.

Question 6

what does a one day heavy period mean?

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Nothing: Doesn't usually mean anything. However keep an eye out and if it happens again or gets worse, see your doctor.

Question 7

how can i address a very heavy period?

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Many ways: 1st: evaluation- blood test for hormones, us for fibroids, hysteroscopy for polyps, endometrial biopsy for abnormal cells. 2nd: treatment- ocp if not smoker, progesterone, iud, remove fibroid or polyp if present, meds such as lysteda, endometrial ablation, uterine artery embolization and finally- hysterectomy.

Question 8

what causes a heavy period when its normally lite?

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Full calorie period: Your period has a lining called the endometrium that normally produces" lite" to moderate venous bleeding x 3 to 5 days. A "full calorie" period entails a thickened endometrium or worse bleeding from a abnormal growth in the uterus which is like the "bladder buster full calorie" soda at the convenience store, it is more than can be handled in one sitting. See a GYN MD soon.

Question 9

heavy period that has lasted 2 weeks should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Tell your GYN: Prolonged bleeding could lead to anemia.

Question 10

how often should i change my pad with a heavy period?

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When it is soaked: But you should have an evaluation of the heavy period by your gyn for proper diagnosis and treatment so you won't have to deal with heavy bleeding and make sure nothing strange is going on, like an endometrial polyp, fibriod, pre- cancer, cancer , etc. You should go for an exam, blood work and ultrasound and you may need a short 4 minute in offcie hysteroscopy and biopsy to make sure u are ok.

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