Dr. Monica Mathur
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hi doctor,
I have been getting heavy periods for the last two years, and my cycle is shortened to 21 to 24 days. I have regular ovulation. I am fed up with periods. I had an ultrasound two years back. Back then, it was normal. Is there any medicine to bring in menopause early? I do not want periods anymore. I also have IBS, and it gets flared up often before periods. I am just finding it difficult. Please guide me if there is any medicine to stop periods forever. Also, my TSH was 4.94, as per the latest test. I am not taking any medicine right now for my thyroid. No BP and sugar.
Kindly advice.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
It is a matter of great concern to have heavy periods, and that too with a shorter menstrual cycle. In such cases, first, I would like to focus on the basic problem that you may be anemic. In such cases, your hemoglobin may be below normal as your ultrasound is normal, so the causes of heavy periods may be due to fibroid or hormonal imbalance, adenomyosis, or even endometriosis.
I suggest you get the latest ultrasound done, and if it is normal, then you should have the hormonal treatment done, in which hormones are given for 28 days, followed by periods that are lighter or normal. Such treatment is given for at least three months to have a regular cycle.. For your information, no medicine or drug can cause stoppage of menstruation except for a hysterectomy, that is, removal of the uterus. Please get the following test done and revert back with the reports.
Best wishes.
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