Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

Heavy bleeding requires prompt medical attention and open communication with health care providers. Understanding what questions to ask helps ensure thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment.

A single dose of intravenous (IV) iron dextran is the most cost-effective treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding ...

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A review of data by Oregon Health & Science University researchers released last week aims to help doctors diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding. With menstrual cups, underwear and discs on the market ...

Since she was 12, Natasha’s periods have been heavy. As a teenager, they saw her regularly taking the mornings off school, and as a mother of three, each childbirth saw her periods get progressively ...

Fibroids that distort the uterine cavity are typically managed surgically by resecting the myoma. Intramural fibroids can also be surgically managed (myomectomy, hysterectomy), or alternatively, ...

Changes to period duration and heaviness can happen for various reasons. Conditions affecting the ovaries, womb, or hormone levels can cause sudden heavy periods. These include uterine polyps, ...

Take a minute to think about how all of your friends handle their cycle. Maybe one hardly gets hers at all, while another deals with periods so heavy she has to stay home from work on occasion. Yes, ...

It’s not always easy for teens and preteens to talk about periods, but it’s important to have those conversations, especially when heavy flow is getting in the way of school, sports, and social plans.

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