Heavy irregular periods

Heavy irregular periods can be uncomfortable and annoying. From affecting daily life to causing serious problems to the body, it is important to recognize what your body is going through. Continue reading below to find out more about heavy irregular periods.

What are the signs of heavy irregular periods?

Common symptoms that occur with heavy irregular periods include:

• Bleeding for more than 8 to 10 days, especially if this is repeated month after month
• Bleeding so much that it is difficult for her to attend her job
• Bleeding is heavier than normal or lasts for more days than usual
• the presence of other than small clots for more than one or two days suggests heavy periods
• Bleeding occurs between periods
• Bleeding occurs following sex
• Spotting occurs at anytime during the menstrual cycle
• Bleeding occurs after menopause
• The bleeding is continuously so heavy that the woman becomes anemic

What are the causes of heavy irregular periods?

There can be causes for heavy irregular periods but it is thought that low progesterone or changing hormone levels are responsible.

Here is a list of the other factors contributing to heavy irregular periods:

• Stress
• Miscarriage
• Hormonal fluctuations
• Starting, stopping, or missing oral contraceptives or estrogens
• IUDs occasionally cause slight spotting
• Injury to the vagina
• Malignant cancers
• Undiagnosed vaginal infections
• Certain drugs, like anticoagulants
• Vaginal dryness
• Low thyroid levels
• Some women have spotting during ovulation, which is normal

If you have had any one of the symptoms mentioned above for more than two months, it is probably time to call the doctor.

Treatment for Heavy Irregular Periods

As stated above, heavy irregular periods can come on for many reasons. It is important that you keep a record of when they start and when they go and mark down the intensity of the heavy irregular period.

Exercise and avoiding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are key to maintain the fitness level of the body and ensure the body´s ability to cope with stress and the natural changes inside the body.

Any kind of bleeding can contribute to anemia. When a person has anemia a series of hormone therapies, exercise programs and iron supplements are usually given to the patient.

Some alternative medicine like yoga, aroma therapy, supplements and teas and have been known help. Often different methods work for different people depending on your body type.

As mentioned above, if you have had anyone of the symptoms stated above or think that something is wrong, see your doctor. Your doctor can help you find a solution that works for you.

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