Heavy menstrual bleeding is common, but it is not something women should simply accept as normal. Excessive bleeding can interfere with work, relationships, sleep, exercise, and overall quality of life. At Dr. Melissa Gutierrez, Dr. Melissa Gutierrez evaluates heavy periods carefully to identify the underlying cause and recommend effective treatment options.
Some women assume heavy periods are simply part of aging or stress, but abnormal bleeding may be related to conditions such as fibroids, polyps, hormone imbalance, adenomyosis, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, or PCOS.
Signs that heavy bleeding should be evaluated include soaking through pads or tampons quickly, passing large clots, periods lasting longer than seven days, severe cramping, fatigue from anemia, bleeding between periods, or bleeding after menopause.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include hormonal therapy, minimally invasive procedures, fibroid treatment, hysteroscopy, lifestyle support, or surgical management when necessary.
You should never feel like you have to “push through” severe menstrual symptoms alone. Proper diagnosis is the first step toward finding long-term relief and improving your daily quality of life.
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