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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 suffer from intense cramps, pain, and heavy bleeding. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing intense menstrual cramps, heightened pain, and excessive bleeding. I get my periods earlier than the expected date. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You suffer from adenomyosis. Adenomyosis involves the endometrium growing into the uterine muscular wall, causing enlargement and pain, especially during periods. While there is no cure, I suggest several treatments tha...  Read Full »

My mother has severe menstrual bleeding, arthritis, and low Hb levels. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My 53-year-old mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years ago and has been on medication since. Despite being in her early 50s, she has not entered menopause and experiences severe bleeding during menstruation. Her hemoglobin levels are low, necessitating iron supplements...  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The arthritis medication may have led to anemia (low hemoglobin levels). I suggest you increase green leafy vegetables and fruits if not diabetic. I also suggest to include iron-rich foods like jaggery, dates, and lotus s...  Read Full »

What to do if one bled heavily after 3 years of menopause?

Query: Hi doctor, This is on behalf of my partner. She is 51 and has been through the menopause. She has not had a period in 3 years. Last week, she bled quite heavy for a few days. A duty doctor told her to get a blood test done. She had the blood test done today. My partner did not tell the family histor...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Postmenopausal bleeding is the vaginal bleeding, which occurs 1 year after attaining menopause. It should be evaluated, particularly in those with a family history of carcinoma. PMP bleeding patients are at high risk of endometrial cancer. The causes of PMP bleeding ...  Read Full »

My wife took abortion pills to avoid pregnancy. What steps should be taken to prevent heavy bleeding?

Query: Hello doctor, Me and my wife had sex and she missed her period. After 50 days she took abortion pills to avoid pregnancy. What steps should be taken to prevent heavy bleeding? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am sure you have typed the wrong days of taking the pill or are you mentioning the MTP (Mifepristone and Misoprostol) pill? The pills are effective only within 72 hours and most effective if taken within 24 hours, the...  Read Full »

I am experiencing heavy flow periods every two weeks. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 13-year-old female. I am a virgin, not on any medications and I started my period about two years back. My period has been coming nearly exactly every two weeks without fail since about a year ago. At the beginning, it was all over the place (which is to be expected), but it start...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Let me start by saying that you are absolutely fine. It is a human tendency to expect a big condition when it is actually a simple one. We should always think of the common conditions first. You are having immature hormone cycles and spasmodic dysmenorrhea. Let me expl...  Read Full »

Could I have PCOD despite normal hormone levels?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years of age with weight 141 lbs and height 5.2 feet. I had my periods for three to four days with mild bleeding on the fourth day. Now for the past two to three months, I am having periods with heavy flow for two days and mild bleeding on day-3. The doctor suggested PCOD test....  Read Full »


Dr. Natalie Chaitan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A regular period can range from three to seven days duration, with bleeding being mild to heavy on all or any day. A period can also return monthly or between 21 to 35 days. Your period may have changed in length and days on which heavy bleeding occurs but it still fall...  Read Full »

I have excessive bleeding after tooth extraction. Need help.

Query: Hi doctor, It has been eight hours now. I have extracted three teeth at the same time. There is excessive bleeding from the extracted site. Is this deadly?  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drink a lot of water and follow the medication prescribed by the dentist. You can use ice in the extracted site to stop the bleeding. If it still continues to bleed, consult your dentist. If it stops, then from the next day, rinse mouth with salt water and turmeric mixt...  Read Full »

Can increased platelet count occur because of heavy periods?

Query: Hello doctor, I am female 43 years old weighing 209 lbs and height 4'11". Medicines I am taking Metformin, Pravastatin, Omeprazole, Xanax, Sertraline, and Zantac. I have diabetes, feet ankle issues, arthritis, heavy periods, GAD, and clinical depression. My doctor performed CBC and everything was no...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Due to heavy period and bleeding, you can have a reactive increase in platelet count. Your count is increased mildly and do not worry about that. Even mild variation of 10 to 20 thousand can occur in two subsequent reports from the same sample. So no need to worry. For ...  Read Full »

How long should I take Krimson-35 for my acne problem?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old unmarried female. Three years ago, suddenly I had lots of acne and my periods was little irregular. After some failed attempts with a skin specialist, I went to a gynecologist. He suggested me to take Krimson-35. My ultrasonography report was normal and no polycystic ov...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation has no relation to increased bleeding, but hormonal changes may be related to your masturbation on consecutive days. Your ultrasound is normal, so your excessive bleeding and acne may be due to hormonal problems. If you have not done any blood tests, then ...  Read Full »

I have a heavy menstrual flow. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from heavy menstrual flow for the past 1.5 years. Around six months, I had heavy flow with clots. Now, I have been menstruating for the past 20 days continuously with heavy flow and clots. My current medication includes capsule Gynae CVP, tablet Augmentin and capsule...  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: 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. I suggest tablet Meftaris (combination of Tranexamic acid and Mefenamic acid) one tablet thrice a day for three ...  Read Full »

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