Are heavy periods something that can cause anemia?

Yes: Over time recurrent heavy periods can lead to iron deficiency which will lead to anemia.

Absolutely.: Iron deficiency anemia due to heavy periods is the most common type of anemia we see. Periods heavy enough to cause anemia should be evaluated by a gynecologist. There are a number of different causes and options for correcting the problem.

Definitely! See a MD: If your periods are too painful/heavy, see a GYN and get an US to detect problems like cervical lesions, infections, polyps, or fibroids. If you don't have any of these, you may benefit from hormonal control using contraceptives like the pill/patch/ring. The best option is a hormonal IUD (Mirena), that thins the lining and decreases your flow significantly. Some women even stop having periods!