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I am bleeding kind of heavy for 5 months straight i'm using alot of pads. i have low thyroid problems. how can i slow down the bleeding? help
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Check thyroid: B"sd low thyroid (that is if not adequately treated) is a common cause of heavy bleeding. Need to make sure thyroid is taken care of. Of course need to have gyn check up. Also, suggest you have check of blood count and iron levels.
Answered 2/29/2016
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