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What is the cause of heavy periods at 44?
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Long list: Very long list: irregular/abnormal ovulation, thyroid disease, medications, uterine polyps, uterine fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancers, the list goes on and on - please see a doctor in the office for help with this.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See a GYN: 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!
Answered 5/25/2015
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