How to prevent heavy flow during periods?

Heavy flow can be linked with fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps, a thickened womb lining, irregular ovulation or perimenopause. Polycystic ovary syndrome may cause infrequent ovulation and then unpredictable bleeding. Repeated blood loss can contribute to iron-deficiency anaemia, causing fatigue, dizziness or breathlessness. Heavy Periods is a symptom; its pattern does not identify the cause on its own.

Log the first and last bleeding day, flooding, clots, pain, missed activities and any medicines. Bring the record to an appointment. A clinician may check blood count and iron, review pregnancy possibility and medicines, and decide whether an examination or scan is appropriate. Depending on your health and pregnancy plans, options may include tranexamic acid during bleeding, anti-inflammatory medicine, hormonal treatment or treatment directed at a fibroid, polyp or lining problem. Do not borrow medication or assume supplements will control flow. Possible causes include Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometrial Polyps, Perimenopause and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Seek urgent help if flow rapidly soaks protection, or if you feel faint, severely weak, short of breath, have chest discomfort or severe pelvic pain. Arrange prompt assessment when heavy flow is new, worsening, affecting daily life, occurring during pregnancy or appearing after menopause. Anaemia symptoms also warrant timely review.

Ask what cause is most plausible, whether you need blood tests or imaging, and which prevention option fits your medicines and pregnancy plans. Ask how to monitor response and what threshold of bleeding should trigger urgent help.