Menorrhagia or heavy bleeding is prolonged and abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding. Here, the women might lose a lot of blood with blood clots, which results in weakness, and tiredness. Menorrhagia is commonly seen in hormonal imbalance, absence of ovulation, uterine fibroids, polyps, adenomyosis, cancer, intrauterine devices, etc.
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I have had menorrhagia for years. Can vitamins A and C help?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from menorrhagia for nearly 16 years now. I have consulted many obstetrician-gynecologists, but none have been able to help me. They have not found any cysts, fibroids, or tumors. I have to use pads every day because the bleeding and clots are so severe. I cannot g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Having experienced menorrhagia for so many years is truly distressing. Strangely, there is nothing on the ultrasound (attachments removed to protect patients identity). I see that you have been visiting many doctors. Please understand that, bas... Read Full »
My diabetic mother has a fibroid uterus. Please advise.
Query: Dear Doctor, My mother is 50 years old. According to the report, She has got: Fatty changes in the liver. Bulky uterus with fibroid. Blood sugar 201.0mg/dL. Kindly interpret the report. Read Full »
Dr. Kalai Selvan Barugur Nagarajan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diagnosis (according to available information):Fibroid Uterus, Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Further information required: History of menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) and dysmennorrhea (painful periods). Comorbid illness - hypertension, coronary artery disease, asthma ... Read Full »
Is menorrhagia likely to cause low hemoglobin?
Query: Hello doctor, I was suffering from menorrhagia after the birth of my second daughter. I went for medication and presently it is almost under control. I have to take Trenaxa two tablets three times daily for the first two days of the menstrual cycle. Suddenly I notice that my hemoglobin has fallen to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are 40 years old now and this problem has not suddenly cropped up. You are having menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) from the last 5 years or so, for which you are having 1000 mg of Trenaxa to temporarily stop bleeding. That is the reason for anemia, which is low he... Read Full »
Why is there an irregular flow of spotting and heavy flow in a peri-menopausal woman?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 43-year-old female. During my last period, I had only spotting for three days. This month I had a heavy period. Here the doctor checked my USG, blood tests, and urine test reports. She said everything is normal. She prescribed Tranexamic acid and Provera, a Progestin pill 5 mg thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For you, as this was just the first episode of hypomenorrhea (scanty period) followed by menorrhagia (heavy period) with continuous irregular shedding in the form of spotting per vaginum, you can wait upon it to stop or can start Duoluton L (Levonorgestrel and Ethiny... Read Full »
What are the safest low-dose birth control options for menorrhagia, ideal for someone with an IUD?
Query: Hello doctor, I am seeking the lowest dose birth control option for menorrhagia due to my chronic migraines. I prefer not to consider IUDs, implants, or shots as it is the cause of my current condition. I take Camrese, skipping the placebos to have an extended or no cycle. However, I am worried that... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Camrese should be suitable for you. Alternatively, I suggest you Femilon tablets (Desogestrel 0.15 mg and Ethinylestradiol 0.02 mg) with the lowest possible dose of estrogen can be considered. However, if you already have ... Read Full »
Does Menorrhagia Cause Anemia? Please Help
Query: Hi doctor, Person who suffers from menorrhagia (heavy bleeding during period) is at higher risk of anemia. 1. Is this true? Is there any basis to this claim? 2. What if you are already anemic and suffering from menorrhagia? 3. What complications are associated with the same? 4. What precautions shou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common for a woman to experience blood loss of 60-80 ml per menstrual cycle. In cases of menorrhagia the blood loss is heavier and in the form of clots or in terms of using more than 6-7 sanitary napkins daily during menses. Menorrhagia easily leads to anemia over... Read Full »
I have light bleeding again after a long period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my period continuously for three weeks; it finished about ten days ago. My periods are usually irregular. Also, I have been experiencing light bleeding till now. I am uncertain about why this happened and suspected that I may have been pregnant. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description provided by you is very short and has few details. Please send your detailed medical history. I would advise you to carry out a blood pregnancy test (serum beta hCG) that will help to understand the actual status of your pregnancy. If this test is posit... Read Full »
I am filling my pad in less than an hour. How to manage this heavy bleeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a lot of clotting bigger than quarter size back to back, filling my tampon or pad in less than an hour. I am not on any medications and there is no bad medical history. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this is the first time that you are experiencing excessive bleeding and clots are being passed, then you can opt for antifibrinolytics for controlling the bleeding presently. You can choose for an ultrasound pelvis once the bleeding stops to look for an organic ca... Read Full »
Please suggest an effective way to get cured from menorrhagia.
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe menorrhagia for the past 18 months, were two of my periods have lasted 48 to 50 days of bleeding. I visited the GP countless times, who tried changing my prescription of contraceptives, put me on Norethisterone, had scans done and blood tests. I changed from Levlen to Diane,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most probable cause of your excessive bleeding, which is also prolonged, is due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance. Due to that, the bleeding continues for a long time and can only be controlled by medicines. Apart from that, you are also ... Read Full »
Kindly advise the next course of action by going through my wife's reports.
Query: Hi doctor, This is regarding my wife, who is 34 years old. She has a gynecological problem of heavy menstrual bleeding, which will last for 7 to 8 days. She has this issue for quite some time. Though we have consulted our doctor, nothing could be concluded. She even used to take Pause 500. But, this... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history and details that suggest excessive bleeding or menorrhagia and frequent bleeding or polymenorrhea (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, frequent and excessive bleeding will lead to loss of blood, depletion of stores an... Read Full »