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Heavy and irregular periods: what should you know?

Where Irregular Periods is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Irregular Periods is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

Heavy and irregular periods can have several causes, so a clinician should assess the bleeding pattern and related symptoms.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Track
Dates, flow, clots, pain and skipped cycles.
Possible drivers
Ovulation changes, hormonal transitions and uterine conditions.

Possible explanations

Bleeding may become unpredictable when ovulation is irregular or absent, a pattern called [Anovulation](/conditions/anovulation/). Hormonal transitions such as [Perimenopause](/conditions/perimenopause/) can also alter timing and flow. [Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/) and [Premature Ovarian Insufficiency](/conditions/premature-ovarian-insufficiency/) are other possibilities, but symptoms alone cannot identify the cause. Heavy loss may contribute to tiredness, breathlessness or reduced concentration.

Prepare for an appointment

Keep a record of bleeding dates, skipped cycles, flooding, clots, pain, medicines and contraception. Mention acne, increased hair growth, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, weight changes or difficulty becoming pregnant if present. Assessment may include a pregnancy test, examination, blood tests or imaging. Treatment depends on the cause and goals; options may include the [Combined Pill](/treatments/contraception-and-family-planning/combined-pill/) or [Metformin for PCOS](/treatments/medical-gynaecology/metformin-for-pcos/) when clinically appropriate.

When to seek care

Arrange prompt care if bleeding is repeatedly heavy, lasts longer than expected, occurs between periods or follows sex. Seek urgent help for rapidly soaking protection, fainting, severe pain, chest discomfort, shortness of breath or possible pregnancy with pain or bleeding.

Questions for your doctor

What causes fit my bleeding pattern? Do I need blood tests or imaging? Which treatment protects my fertility and suits my health history?

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

When are heavy irregular periods a concern?

Seek assessment when bleeding disrupts daily life, persists, occurs between periods or comes with fatigue or breathlessness.

Can PCOS cause heavy irregular periods?

PCOS can disrupt ovulation and make cycles irregular, but an assessment is needed to identify the cause.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.