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What Causes Heavy Menstruation?

I am 39, normal periods since 19. Since January, I have been on my period - very heavy (often changing my tampon every 30 minutes). No pain, except for vaginal wall (probably from tampon use). No Dr will examine me while bleeding (I ve called 3 different clinics). Yes - I am insured, yes - I am educated, yes - I have a job. I can t live like this anymore. Please help
posted on Sat, 12 Aug 2017
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Hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your problem. heavy menstrual bleeding can be a sign of an underlying problem for eg. Fibroid uterus. I would advise you get an U.S.G pelvis done for proper diagnosis. If you are diagnosed with fibroid you may have to take hormonal therapy for a few months. For the time being tranexemic acid can help to control your bleeding. you can talk to your gynaecologist about it as it is a prescription drug. I hope that answers your query. If you have any other questions please feel free to write.
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What Causes Heavy Menstruation?

Hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your problem. heavy menstrual bleeding can be a sign of an underlying problem for eg. Fibroid uterus. I would advise you get an U.S.G pelvis done for proper diagnosis. If you are diagnosed with fibroid you may have to take hormonal therapy for a few months. For the time being tranexemic acid can help to control your bleeding. you can talk to your gynaecologist about it as it is a prescription drug. I hope that answers your query. If you have any other questions please feel free to write.