Dr. Nahid Ahmed Obstetrician & Gynecologist Lucknow

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Menorrhagia is the term used to describe heavy menstrual bleeding. It is responsible for 30% of all gynecological complications.

Heavy menstrual bleeding might be a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires treatment and can have a significant impact on your life.

With heavy menstrual bleeding, proceeding with your usual activities can be tiresome as this comes with enormous blood loss can also cause abdominal cramps, weakness, and back pain.

What Are The Causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

The cause of heavy menstrual bleeding can be due to certain gynecological conditions,
such as:

Hormonal imbalance
Dysfunction of ovaries
Polycystic Ovaries
Uterine fibroids
Inherited bleeding disorders
Polyps
Pelvic Infection
Cancer and Endometrial hyperplasia
Intrauterine devices
Use of anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics

If you are worried about your period because you have heavy menstrual bleeding, talk to us. There are a variety of treatments for Menorrhagia, which are effective at the same time.

What are The Symptoms of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

Restricting daily activities due to heavy bleeding.
Symptoms of anemia, such as shortness of breath, fatigue.
Need for extra sanitary pads and frequent changing of them.
Pain due to heavy bleeding.

What are The Diagnostic Tests for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

From your symptoms and a pelvic examination, causes for heavy periods may be diagnosed. However, it might sometimes be necessary to perform additional tests like

Ultrasound- An ultrasound scan helps produce the images of ovaries, uterus, and pelvis.
Blood test- To identify underlying bleeding disorders such as anemia.
Pap test- In this test, cells from your cervix are collected and examined to find ou inflammation or infection or changes in the cervix, which may show signs of cancer.
Hysteroscopy- In this test, a device call hysteroscope is inserted into the vagina and cervix, which allows your gynecologist to see the inside of your vagina.
Endometrial sampling

What is The Treatment for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

Medical treatment isn't always needed for heavy bleeding. However, if our expert doctors diagnose endometriosis or fibroids, proper management needs to be done to address heavy menstruation.