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Heavy periods are normal. In most cases, no reason can be found. In some cases a cause is discovered, for example, endometriosis, fibroids and different conditions. There are various methods for enhancing heavy periods and making them more manageable. Alternatives incorporate medication to reduce bleeding, a kind of intrauterine framework – once in a while called a loop – set in the womb (uterus).
A heavy period is a blood loss of 80 ml or more. This is about a large portion of a teacupful or more. Be that as it may, it is hard to gauge the measure of blood that you lose amid a period.
What are the causes of heavy periods?
Often a times no particular cause for heavy periods is found. In different cases, something causes the overwhelming time frames.
1. Unknown Causes
At the point when the reason is is unknown, this is called dysfunctional uterine bleeding or idiopathic menorrhagia. This is the situation about a fraction of the time. In this condition, the womb (uterus) and ovaries are typical. It’s anything but a hormonal issue. Ovulation is frequently ordinary and the periods are typically normal. It is more typical on the off chance that you have as of late begun your periods or on the off chance that you are moving toward the menopause. At these circumstances you may discover your periods are unpredictable and also heavy.
2. Fibroids: These are non-harmful (considerate) developments in the muscle of the womb. They regularly cause no issues, yet sometimes cause symptoms, for example, heavy periods.
4. Infections involving the womb
5. Small fleshy lumps (called polyps)
6. Cancer of the lining of the womb (endometrial cancer)
Treatment of Heavy Periods
Treatment plans to decrease the measure of blood flow. Whatever is left of this handout talks about treatment alternatives for ladies who have consistent yet heavy periods with no unmistakable reason . This is the dominant part of cases. On the off chance that there is a fundamental reason, for example, a fibroid or endometriosis, treatment choices might be extraordinary.
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)
The LNG-IUS treatment as a rule works extremely well. The LNG-IUS is like an IUCD, or curl. It is inserted into the womb (uterus) and gradually discharges a little measure of a progestogen hormone called levonorgestrel. The measure of hormone discharged every day is small yet adequate to work inside the womb. In most ladies, draining turns out to be either light or stops through and through inside 3-6 months of beginning this treatment. Period torment is generally decreased as well. The LNG-IUS works predominantly by making the coating of the womb thin.
The LNG-IUS is a long-acting treatment. Every gadget goes on for a long time, in spite of the fact that it can be required out at any investment. It is especially valuable for ladies who require long term contraception, as it is additionally a solid type of contraception. It isn’t generally appropriate if you don’t require long term (for no less than one year) contraception.
- Tranexamic acid tablets
Tranexamic acid tablets are a choice if the LNG-IUS isn’t appropriate or not needed. Treatment with tranexamic acid can diminish the greatness of seeping significantly much of the time. In any case, the quantity of days of bleeding during a period is not reduced and neither is period pain. You have to take a tablet 3-4 times each day, for 3-5 days amid every period. Tranexamic acid works by lessening the breakdown of blood clusters in the womb. In actuality, it fortifies the blood coagulations in the coating of the womb, which prompts less bleeding. On the off chance that reactions happen they are normally minor however may incorporate a furious stomach.
- The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill
This reduces bleeding by no less than a third in many ladies. It frequently assists with period pain as well. It is a famous treatment with ladies who additionally need contraception yet who would prefer not to use the LNG-IUS. In the event that required, you can take this notwithstanding calming painkillers, especially if period when pain is an issue.
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Signs and Symptoms of Heavy Periods in Females
Signs and symptoms of heavy periods in females may include;
- Soaking through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours
- Needing to use double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow
- Needing to wake up to change sanitary protection during the night
- Bleeding for longer than a week
- Passing blood clots larger than a quarter
- Restricting daily activities due to heavy menstrual flow
- Symptoms of anemia, such as tiredness, fatigue or shortness of breath.
