Heavy period bleeding lasting ten days

Bleeding that disrupts sleep, repeatedly soaks through protection, passes large clots or prevents normal activity gives a clinician useful information about severity. The effect on you matters alongside the number of days.

Changes in ovulation can alter the uterine lining and lead to prolonged bleeding. Fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps, thyroid disorders, some medicines and bleeding disorders are other possibilities. Pregnancy-related bleeding must also be considered when pregnancy is possible.

Sustained blood loss can contribute to iron deficiency anaemia, which may present with fatigue, breathlessness, palpitations, headaches or reduced exercise tolerance. A symptom pattern cannot identify the cause without assessment.

Contact a healthcare professional promptly. Record when bleeding began, how often you change pads or tampons, clot size, pain, dizziness, medications and whether this differs from your usual cycle. Mention pregnancy possibility and take a pregnancy test if advised.

Assessment may include a blood count, iron testing, a pregnancy test and examination; ultrasound or further uterine evaluation depends on your history. Avoid starting iron or changing prescribed blood-thinning medicine without individual guidance.

Seek urgent care if bleeding is rapidly soaking through menstrual protection, or if you feel faint, confused, very weak, short of breath, have chest pain, severe pelvic pain or may be pregnant with pain or dizziness. Do not drive yourself if you feel faint.

Ask whether you need tests for anaemia or pregnancy, which causes fit your age and cycle history, whether imaging is appropriate, and what can safely reduce bleeding. Request clear instructions for worsening symptoms and follow-up if bleeding returns.