Heavy Periods: What Could Be Causing Them and What to Do Next
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 3 women. Learn the most common causes of heavy periods, how doctors diagnose menorrhagia, and which treatments actually work.
Heavy Periods: Causes and When to Worry
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Heavy Periods: When to See a Doctor and What It Could Mean
Learn when heavy menstrual bleeding requires medical attention, what causes menorrhagia, how doctors diagnose it, and which treatments actually work.
Menorrhagia Treatment: Drugs That Help or Worsen Heavy Periods
Levonorgestrel IUD cuts heavy bleeding up to 97% in 12 months; tranexamic acid, NSAIDs and birth control pills are other proven options. Compare treatments.