Heavy Bleeding During Periods – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Heavy Bleeding During Periods – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment in Emirates Hospitals Group

Overview

Menorrhagia is abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, impacting daily life and potentially leading to anemia.

Causes:

• Hormonal Imbalances – Estrogen and progesterone irregularities.
• Uterine Fibroids or Polyps – Noncancerous growths in the uterus.
• Bleeding Disorders & IUDs – Conditions like Von Willebrand disease or copper IUDs.

Diagnosis:

• Blood Tests – Check for anemia and clotting disorders.
• Ultrasound & Hysteroscopy – Assess uterine abnormalities.
• Endometrial Biopsy – Rules out cancerous changes.

Treatment Options:

• Medications – Birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, NSAIDs.
• Minimally Invasive Procedures – Endometrial ablation or myomectomy.
• Surgery – Hysterectomy for severe, non-responsive cases.

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