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I am 40, 6 months postpartum - still having very heavy periods. is this normal? last blood work hemoglobin good. when will i return to normal periods?
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Heavy periods: There is no way to tell if you will return to having normal periods - this change in menstrual pattern may last. Good to know that your bone marrow seems to be coping with the menstrual blood loss. If the heavy menses affect the activities of your daily life, my first choice would be a progesterone containing intra uterine device.
Answered 8/16/2014
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