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Medical Conditions - Heavy Bleeding

Some women have heavy bleeding during menstruation, which is also called menorrhagia. The signs and symptoms include changing one or more pad every hour, bleeding longer than a week, passing blood clots, feeling tired, anemia, and shortness of breath. It can be caused due to hormonal imbalance, uterine fibroids, polyps, cancer, etc.

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What could be done to resolve heavy menstrual bleeding?

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Why am I having heavy bleeding while on birth control pills?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The reason for having heavy periods in mid-cycle may be due to missing any dose of birth control pills.

How to manage heavy menstrual flow?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are losing blood heavily. Kindly upload your reports as well. Since you are bleeding for the last 20 days continuously, first we should try to stop this.

Why am I having persistent menstrual spotting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You are a 32-year-old woman who has been having spotting for two months.

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Dr. Ali Osman

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Should I return to the hospital again for my heavy bleeding?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Yes, you need to go back to the hospital now.

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Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

My periods are heavy ever since I got chickenpox. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chickenpox usually does not have anything to do with heavy periods. You seem to be suffering from severe PMS (premenstrual syndrome) with dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia.

What causes irregular and heavy bleeding after an abortion?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I doubt that you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which is the most common cause of irregular cycle in young age like you.

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Is it normal to have heavy bleeding seven months after Nexplanon?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Irregular and heavy bleeding is a common side effect of Nexplanon, especially within the first six to 12 months.

Does heavy bleeding during pregnancy indicate miscarriage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I am really sorry you are going through this.

My hemoglobin count is low. Could it be due to my heavy menstrual flow?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you forward your hemoglobin electrophoresis report to me? Please answer this question. Thank you.

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