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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Query: Hello doctor, I have been having an extremely long and heavy period for nearly a month and a half, I have been to my local doctors, and they said it is normal and just changed the amount of my birth control pills-which was to help with my periods in the first place where I did not have one at all, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you are on birth control pills, it can cause irregular bleeding. If it is a prolonged period, you must visit your nearest doctor and get a scan to see endometrial thickness. According to it, tablets can be prescr... Read Full »
Is it normal for me to bleed heavily for seven days?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question regarding my period. It lasts up to seven days. My period is heavy the entire time. And, I spot on the last two days. What can I do to make my period shorter? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If your cycles are regular, then it should not be a problem. Secondly, periods cannot end abruptly. It resolves slowly. Your BMI (body mass index) is appropriate. If your periods are heavy, you may consult an obstetricia... Read Full »