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What can i do to lighten up my very heavy periods/monthly cycle?
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Choices: Heavy periods can be alleviated by taking birth control pills, cyclical progesterone, Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud or endometrial ablation. The choice will depend on your age and reproductive needs.
Answered 6/30/2014
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