Heavy periods are often dismissed as being normal by women. But when bleeding starts interfering with work, sleep, travel, or overall energy levels, it deserves medical attention. A normal menstrual cycle usually comes every 21–35 days, lasts about 4–6 days, and involves moderate blood loss. Heavy menstrual bleeding also known as menorrhagia is when the flow is significantly more than usual, soaking through a pad every 1–2 hours, passing large clots, bleeding beyond 7 days, or needing to wake up at night to change protection.
The cause varies depending on age and overall health. It includes:
The first step is a detailed discussion. Gynaecologists ask several questions to patients to learn about their period cycle.
Reach out to doctors at our Department of Gynaecology for the best menorrhagia treatment in Navi Mumbai.
Treatment depends on your age, the cause of bleeding, and whether you wish to conceive in the future. For many women, medications are effective. Hormonal treatments, including progesterone tablets, combined pills, or a hormone-releasing intrauterine device, thin the uterine lining and significantly decrease bleeding. When medicines are insufficient or unsuitable, procedural options are considered.
Endometrial ablation reduces bleeding by treating the uterine lining, but is recommended only if childbearing is complete. If fibroids are the cause, procedures like myomectomy (fibroid removal) or uterine artery embolisation may be advised.
When all other options have failed, and the woman does not want to continue being fertile, a hysterectomy, also known as the removal of the uterus, is the last resort.
If you are soaking pads every hour for several hours, feeling faint, extremely weak, or bleeding between periods or after menopause, consult a doctor without delay. Heavy menstrual bleeding is common, but suffering silently is not necessary. With proper evaluation and personalised treatment, most women regain control of their cycles and their quality of life. Consult experienced doctors at UMC Hospitals to seek heavy periods treatment in Navi Mumbai.
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