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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Along With Dizziness And Headache?

Good day I have had my periods for almost 3 months it skipped 1 week but now I have extremely large blood clots and extensive period flow. I need to know what causes this as it is scary at the moment not being able to sit or stand long period also have dizziness and headaches that is unbearable
Fri, 10 Feb 2017
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is understandable to be concerned.

The heavy and prolonged bleeding would contribute to the dizziness because of the excess blood loss.
Your blood count may be lower than normal and this may also affect your blood pressure.

Headaches can occur as a result of the low blood pressure.

It would be best to be assessed by your doctor. This assessment would include a general and pelvic examination and investigations such as ultrasound.
The ultrasound would be looking for possible fibroids or endometriosis as causes of the bleeding.
It would also identify any other abnormal growths.

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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Along With Dizziness And Headache?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is understandable to be concerned. The heavy and prolonged bleeding would contribute to the dizziness because of the excess blood loss. Your blood count may be lower than normal and this may also affect your blood pressure. Headaches can occur as a result of the low blood pressure. It would be best to be assessed by your doctor. This assessment would include a general and pelvic examination and investigations such as ultrasound. The ultrasound would be looking for possible fibroids or endometriosis as causes of the bleeding. It would also identify any other abnormal growths. I hope this helps