HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Heavy Early Periods?

default
Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014
Question: Hi I had a usual period from the 8/4/14-13/4/14 I then had intercourse on the 16/4/14 and have had sever cramps last night and have come on a heavy period again, am i pregnant? whats wrong? Thanks
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Not due to pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Having a heavy period earlier than the expected date rules out the pregnancy. This can happen due to a mild hormonal disturbance; stress; anxiety; excessive exercise; change in diet; travelling etc. If the bleeding gradually decreases in next 3-4 days then there is no need to worry. This can happen once in a while. But in case the heavy bleeding is persistent and such episodes are recurrent then you need to start with hormonal therapy to regularize your periods after consulting your gynecologist. Till then start taking iron supplements to combat the excessive blood loss from your body. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal

OBGYN

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 14043 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Gynecologic Oncologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Heavy Early Periods?

Brief Answer: Not due to pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Having a heavy period earlier than the expected date rules out the pregnancy. This can happen due to a mild hormonal disturbance; stress; anxiety; excessive exercise; change in diet; travelling etc. If the bleeding gradually decreases in next 3-4 days then there is no need to worry. This can happen once in a while. But in case the heavy bleeding is persistent and such episodes are recurrent then you need to start with hormonal therapy to regularize your periods after consulting your gynecologist. Till then start taking iron supplements to combat the excessive blood loss from your body. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal