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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?
Question: usually have extra extra heavy flow every time I get my period. I mean excessive and probably abnormal, this month it is very light like almost not even there. A definite change in what it has ever been. Is that normal or should I be concerned.
Brief Answer:
Due to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A sudden decrease in the amount of flow during the periods is not worrisome as long as you had your periods on time. The change in the bleeding pattern is due to the hormonal changes in the body. This usually corrects itself on its own in one or two cycles without any treatment.
In case it is only a spotting with no bleeding on the pad then it can be due to an implantation bleeding and pregnancy needs to be ruled out after a urine test.
You can start taking iron supplements to combat any iron deficiency due to 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.
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Due to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A sudden decrease in the amount of flow during the periods is not worrisome as long as you had your periods on time. The change in the bleeding pattern is due to the hormonal changes in the body. This usually corrects itself on its own in one or two cycles without any treatment.
In case it is only a spotting with no bleeding on the pad then it can be due to an implantation bleeding and pregnancy needs to be ruled out after a urine test.
You can start taking iron supplements to combat any iron deficiency due to 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
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