Heavy periods Heavy periods (also called menorrhagia) are common and may just be normal for you. Treatment can help if they're affecting your daily life. Check if you have heavy periods You may have heavy periods if you:
Causes of heavy periods It can be normal to have heavy periods. They can sometimes be heavy at different times, like when you first start your periods, after pregnancy or during menopause. Sometimes, they can be caused by:
Rarely, heavy periods can be a sign of womb cancer. See a GP if:
What we mean by severe pain
Treatment for heavy periods Heavy periods do not always need to be treated. But there are treatments that can help if they’re affecting your daily life. Treatments from a GP include:
You should have a blood test to check if you have iron deficiency anaemia. If these treatments do not work or a GP thinks a condition may be causing your heavy periods, they’ll usually refer you for tests or to see a specialist. BestCareCompare | ||||||
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