{"id":1156,"date":"2019-09-11T23:44:24","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T23:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dr-hanan.com\/ws\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2021-02-28T23:10:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T23:10:46","slug":"heavy-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-hanan.com\/ws\/en\/heavy-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Period"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1156\" class=\"elementor elementor-1156\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-422fdd81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"422fdd81\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f430f16\" data-id=\"1f430f16\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a8a3b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67a8a3b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Heavy Period<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><hr \/><p><strong>What is considered heavy period?<\/strong><br \/>1. Need to use two pads or both pad and a tampon together.<br \/>2. Soak the pad every 1 &#8211; 3 hours.<br \/>3. Heavy bleeding for more than 7 days.<br \/>4. Passing large blood clots.<br \/>5. Need to change pads during sleep.<\/p><hr \/><p>Heavy period can affect every day life. Also it may cause anemia resulting in weakness and fatigue, severe pain and cramps.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Causes:<\/strong><br \/>1. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-hanan.com\/ws\/en\/fibroids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fibroids<\/a><\/span><br \/>2. Adenomyosis<br \/>3. Anovulation: common with young girls at the beginning of menstruation or women near menopause.<br \/>4. Polyps<br \/>5. Endometritis<br \/>6. Endometrial cancer<br \/>8. Overgrowth of uterus lining<br \/>9. Use of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-hanan.com\/ws\/en\/copper-iud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copper IUD<\/a><\/span><br \/>10.Thyroid diseases<br \/>11. Blood clotting disorders<br \/>12. Some medications like blood thinners<br \/>13. Uterine arteriovenous malformation. Rare<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Tests:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>1. Blood test to check for iron level and the underlying causes.<br \/>2. Ultrasound of uterus, ovaries and pelvis<br \/>3. Collecting cells from the uterus (endometrial biopsy).<br \/>4. Hysteroscopy: through the vagina and cervix into your uterus.<br \/>5. Sonohysterography: fluid is injected into the uterus, then check for any abnormalities in the linings with ultrasound.<\/p><hr \/><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"4hoom-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"4hoom-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4hoom-0-0\"><strong>Treatment options of heavy period depend on:<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"79tit-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"79tit-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"79tit-0-0\">1. The cause of heavy bleeding.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"cs2bd-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cs2bd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cs2bd-0-0\">2. Planning to get pregnant or not, as most effective treatments limit the ability to get pregnant.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"62o6b-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"62o6b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"62o6b-0-0\">3. Not having children in the future permanently or not.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"clb8a-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"clb8a-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"clb8a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"clb8a-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"lc5t-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"lc5t-0-0\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"88aks-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"88aks-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"88aks-0-0\">If the bleeding does not cause anemia, it does not necessarily needs treatment.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9h77a-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9h77a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9h77a-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"7j81s-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7j81s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7j81s-0-0\">It is advised to check with doctor if soaking two pads in one hour for 2 consecutive hours.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"8h9fg-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8h9fg-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8h9fg-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"ec07m-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ec07m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ec07m-0-0\">Changes in lifestyle and diet do not reduce heavy bleeding, but can ease the symptoms, like:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"14aeu-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"14aeu-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"14aeu-0-0\">1. Treating underlying cause.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"64hjl-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"64hjl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"64hjl-0-0\">2. Drinking more water.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"csu1b-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"csu1b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"csu1b-0-0\">3. Eating food rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, as it helps in absorbing iron.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"1s1qd-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1s1qd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1s1qd-0-0\">4. Eating food rich in iron such as beans and spinach.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"3v37q-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3v37q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3v37q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2uuco-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2uuco-0-0\"><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9qo4e-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9qo4e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9qo4e-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9gann-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9gann-0-0\"><strong>1. Medications:<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"60k1k-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"60k1k-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A. Oral contraceptive pills.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"6j8pp-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6j8pp-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6j8pp-0-0\">Combination of estrogen and progestin taken for 21 days each cycle, followed by one week when bleeding happens.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"dpsij-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dpsij-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dpsij-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"grb3-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"grb3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"grb3-0-0\">Reduce bleeding and cramps.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"e00qo-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e00qo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e00qo-0-0\">This method may take 3 months to start showing benefits.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a0vdi-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a0vdi-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a0vdi-0-0\">Hold some side effects such as nausea, breast tenderness or headache.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"6ta7o-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6ta7o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6ta7o-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9ovqi-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9ovqi-0-0\"><strong>Combination pills are not suitable for:<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"5cgip-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5cgip-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5cgip-0-0\">a. Age greater than 35 and smoking. (more than 15 cigarettes a day)<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"38o99-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"38o99-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"38o99-0-0\">b. Complicated valvular heart diseases<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"fuvq3-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fuvq3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fuvq3-0-0\">c. History of CVA<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"5pv1v-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5pv1v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5pv1v-0-0\">d. High blood pressure<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"auop8-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"auop8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"auop8-0-0\">e. Migraine with aura<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9fioa-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9fioa-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9fioa-0-0\">f. History of blood clots<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"398am-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"398am-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"398am-0-0\">g. Current or history of breast cancer<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2rboc-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2rboc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2rboc-0-0\">h. Less than 6 week postpartum<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"dgj3f-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dgj3f-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dgj3f-0-0\">i. Cirrhosis<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"92alk-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"92alk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"92alk-0-0\">j. Liver Adenoma or hepatoma<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"1qg8o-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1qg8o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1qg8o-0-0\">k. Nephropathy<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"1ud8n-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1ud8n-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"1ud8n-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1ud8n-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a0lcg-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a0lcg-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a0lcg-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">B. Progestin pills:<\/span> <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"fkmbk-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fkmbk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fkmbk-0-0\">Taken 10 to 14 days each cycle, or continuously.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"4g8lj-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4g8lj-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4g8lj-0-0\">Option for women prefer to avoid estrogen or who are trying to get pregnant.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"aqgs2-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"aqgs2-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"aqgs2-0-0\">It is less effective, and may cause bleeding between periods or bloating<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"7pndl-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7pndl-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"7pndl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7pndl-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"48u3e-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"48u3e-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">C. IUD, releases progestin hormone.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"eh43j-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eh43j-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eh43j-0-0\">Prevents pregnancy and reduces bleeding for up to 5 years.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2up09-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2up09-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2up09-0-0\">Possible side effects such as irregular periods, spotting, acne (possibility of 15%), and breast tenderness.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"1532n-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1532n-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1532n-0-0\">Side effects improve in few months. <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a02ih-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a02ih-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"a02ih-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a02ih-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"4omg1-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4omg1-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">D. Shot:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"e1ia8-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e1ia8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e1ia8-0-0\">Progesterone-like hormone.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"bb498-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bb498-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bb498-0-0\">Given once every three months.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2ojhg-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2ojhg-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2ojhg-0-0\">Prevents pregnancy.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"8j6em-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8j6em-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8j6em-0-0\">Side effect: spotting, specially in the first few months.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"cq83g-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cq83g-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"cq83g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cq83g-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"dbegu-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dbegu-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">E. Tranexamic acid tablets (Lysteda)<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"6dtkq-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6dtkq-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6dtkq-0-0\">It works by helping the blood in the uterus to clot.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"3ror3-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3ror3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3ror3-0-0\">An options for patients who are not welling to take hormones treatments.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"3bnce-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3bnce-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3bnce-0-0\">Taken in few days per month as soon as period starts, and it does not affect pregnancy.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"5grc8-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5grc8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5grc8-0-0\">1300 mg three times daily for as long as five days during menstrual period.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2kd0m-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2kd0m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2kd0m-0-0\">Consult the doctor first before taking them with birth control pills as there is a risk of stroke and blood clots.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"eup0-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eup0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eup0-0-0\">Holds some side effects but not common: headaches, tiredness and muscle cramps.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"crkul-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"crkul-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"crkul-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"crkul-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"69ndk-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"69ndk-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">F. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"5gpd8-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5gpd8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5gpd8-0-0\">Non-hormonal.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"frc-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"frc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"frc-0-0\">Less effective in reducing bleeding.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"60pl2-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"60pl2-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"60pl2-0-0\">Taken only during period.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a1ic1-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a1ic1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a1ic1-0-0\"> Started on the first day of bleeding and continued for 4 &#8211; 5 days.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"62h55-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"62h55-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"62h55-0-0\">Does not prevent pregnancy, but should be stopped upon conception as it might be associated with miscarriage and congenital anomalies.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a7pke-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a7pke-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a7pke-0-0\">Possible side effects: stomach problems, nausea, vomiting, headaches and drowsiness.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"7vm7g-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7vm7g-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"7vm7g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7vm7g-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"81tg8-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"81tg8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"81tg8-0-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">G. (GnRH) agonists:<\/span> <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a54ti-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a54ti-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a54ti-0-0\">When the cause of heavy bleeding is fibroids.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"5olh1-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5olh1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5olh1-0-0\">injection given once every one to three months<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"beekd-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"beekd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"beekd-0-0\">Works by blocking the production of estrogen and progesterone, causing a temporary menopause, to make fibroids shrink.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"i3h9-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"i3h9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"i3h9-0-0\">It can cause hot flashes.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"991r0-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"991r0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"991r0-0-0\">Not used for more than 3 &#8211; 6 months as long term use may cause bone loss.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"e48os-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e48os-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e48os-0-0\">They might be used before surgery, to shrink them and making it easier to be removed.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"efma3-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"efma3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"efma3-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"7pv0r-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7pv0r-0-0\"><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"egsqb-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"egsqb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"egsqb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"7s214-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7s214-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7s214-0-0\">In addition, it is advised to take iron supplementation if anemic. The side effects are stomachache and constipation.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"hbek-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"hbek-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"hbek-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"gvbo-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"gvbo-0-0\"><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"gvk8-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"gvk8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"gvk8-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"6npq3-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6npq3-0-0\"><strong>2. Surgeries:<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"45nt9-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"45nt9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"45nt9-0-0\">A. Endometrial ablation or resection: thinning or removing the lining of the uterus.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"904af-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"904af-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"904af-0-0\">May cause nausea, vaginal discharge, cramping. Light bleeding may occur for a 2 &#8211; 4 weeks after the surgery.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9duuc-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9duuc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9duuc-0-0\">If the patient got pregnant after the surgery, there is a risk of miscarriage and other complications. <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"f4lf1-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f4lf1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f4lf1-0-0\">Not an option for:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"1qgc4-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1qgc4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1qgc4-0-0\">&#8211; Women planning to get pregnant in the future<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"cuhjm-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cuhjm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cuhjm-0-0\">&#8211; The underlying cause of heavy bleeding is anovulation.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2idd7-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2idd7-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"2idd7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2idd7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"93loa-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"93loa-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"93loa-0-0\">B. Removing fibroids from the wall of the uterus.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"2ta06-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2ta06-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"2ta06-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2ta06-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9ldku-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9ldku-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9ldku-0-0\">C. Uterine artery embolization (UAE):<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"4v0jl-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4v0jl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4v0jl-0-0\">If heavy bleeding is caused by fibroids.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"c3g5o-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c3g5o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c3g5o-0-0\">Cutting off blood supply to the fibroids which makes them shrink.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"9ubh0-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9ubh0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9ubh0-0-0\">Done under X-ray.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"7rn1m-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7rn1m-0-0\"><p><span data-offset-key=\"7rn1m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7rn1m-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><hr \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"a13sa-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a13sa-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a13sa-0-0\">D. Hysterectomy: removing uterus and cervix. It is a permanent solution.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"77lkv-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"77lkv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"77lkv-0-0\">It is an option if the other options failed or already discussed.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"43crt\" data-offset-key=\"6i80l-0-0\"><div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6i80l-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6i80l-0-0\">Longer recovery time comparing with the other procedures.<\/span><\/div><\/div><hr \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heavy Period What is considered heavy period?1. Need to use two pads or both pad and a tampon together.2. Soak the pad every 1 &#8211; 3 hours.3. Heavy bleeding for more than 7 days.4. Passing large blood clots.5. Need to change pads during sleep. Heavy period can affect every day life. 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