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I have really heavy periods should i be concern?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many options: There are multiple options. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others. If you are done having children discuss the option of an endometrial ablation.

Answered 9/23/2015

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Dr. answered

Heavy periods: Heavy periods are indicated by passing clots , flooding through clothes , requiring unusually high number of tampoons or pads or combination of two or bleeding for more than 7 days. Heavy periods can be caused fibroids, poly cystic ovaries, medications, IUD . It can cause low haemoglobin and affect physically , socially and emotionally. Examination by doctor and investigation would be recommended

Answered 9/13/2016

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