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Heavy and long periods: what should you know?

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

Short answer

Heavy and long periods need medical assessment when they persist, disrupt daily life, or cause symptoms of blood loss.

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

At a glance

Record
Flow, duration, clots, pain and bleeding between periods.
Possible effect
Persistent loss may contribute to iron deficiency anaemia.

What may be behind it

Prolonged heavy bleeding can be linked with [Uterine Fibroids](/conditions/uterine-fibroids/), [Adenomyosis](/conditions/adenomyosis/), [Endometrial Polyps](/conditions/endometrial-polyps/) or [Endometrial Hyperplasia](/conditions/endometrial-hyperplasia/). Hormonal changes, including [Perimenopause](/conditions/perimenopause/) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, may alter the cycle. Ongoing blood loss can lead to [Iron Deficiency Anaemia](/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/), which may cause tiredness, dizziness, headaches, paleness or breathlessness. The bleeding pattern does not identify one cause on its own.

What to record and discuss

Note the start and end of each bleed, how often you change protection, clots, night-time leakage, pain and bleeding between periods. Tell the clinician about medicines, contraception, pregnancy possibility and symptoms of anaemia. Evaluation may include an examination, blood tests and imaging, with further tests chosen according to your age, history and findings. Treatment is tailored to the cause, severity and pregnancy plans.

When to seek care

Seek urgent help if bleeding is rapidly increasing, you feel faint, have severe pain, chest discomfort or difficulty breathing. Arrange prompt medical review when heavy bleeding continues, repeatedly interferes with sleep or work, occurs after sex, or is accompanied by marked fatigue or dizziness.

Questions for your doctor

Could fibroids, adenomyosis or a polyp explain this pattern? Should my iron level be checked? What treatment options fit my future pregnancy plans?

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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

How long is too long for a period?

A bleed that is clearly longer than your usual pattern or repeatedly disrupts life should be assessed.

Can fibroids cause heavy long periods?

Fibroids can contribute to heavy or prolonged bleeding, but examination and testing are needed to confirm 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.