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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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I am currently on birth control pills and concerned about my heavy periods, strange cramps, lightheadedness, and nausea. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had a normal period two weeks ago but now I am having a very heavy period with strange cramping, light headedness, and nausea. I am currently taking birth control pills also. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: 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. Consumption of emergency contraceptive pills, at a young age there is less chance of any fibroid or adenomyosis. But...  Read Full »

I had heavy bleeding and anemia. Can Progesterone pill help?

Query: Hi doctor, My periods have always been heavy. I have been on blood thinners since 2021. I am on the following medications: Apixaban 2.5 mg, Quetiapine 200 mg, Estrogen 75 mg, and iron tablets for heavy bleeding. I have undergone hysteroscopy and two internal scans, both all clear. I had my periods w...  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the whole query and went through all the attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I understand your concern. The probable diagnosis is adenomyosis. It occurs when the uterine muscular system is invaded by endometrial tissue...  Read Full »

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