Heavy and Painful Periods Treatment in Dubai
Abnormal Bleeding - Heavy periods treatment
Heavy periods can significantly impact a woman’s life. About 1 in 5 women experience heavy flow and cramps during their periods. The causes of heavy periods may include uterine problems, hormonal issues, or other conditions like cancer or bleeding disorders. Menorrhagia is the medical term for very heavy menstrual bleeding. If you soak through a pad every hour regularly, consult your doctor immediately and discuss how to stop heavy periods.
Dr Ibrahim Abd Elrahman is a renowned gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon who can help you overcome the significant discomfort associated with heavy periods and menstrual cramps. He is committed to providing comprehensive care and effective heavy periods treatment in Dubai.
The causes of heavy periods
Hormonal problems – the hormones estrogen and progesterone regulate your menstrual cycle. So, the hormonal imbalance leads to heavy period bleeding. Some of the reasons for hormone imbalance are thyroid disease, PCOS, and Anovulation.
Non-cancerous growths – polyps, fibroids, and adenomyosis are non-cancerous growths that cause heavy menstrual bleeding.
Infection – some infections including sexually transmitted diseases can result in heavy bleeding.
Medical conditions—Menorrhagia is also associated with conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, Pelvic inflammatory disease, leukaemia, and von Willebrand disease.
Cancerous growth – cancers that affect your reproductive system can also cause heavy menstrual bleeding. For example – uterine cancer and cervical cancer
Medications – a few medications like blood thinners, tamoxifen, hormone replacement therapy, IUDs, birth control pills, and birth control implants.
When do you need heavy periods treatment?
Menorrhagia is losing more blood than usual during the menstrual period. Consult Dr Ibrahim if you experience the following signs,
- Periods longer than seven days
- If you have to change the pad every hour or back-to-back
- Changing pads at midnight
- Pass blood clots than usual
- Difficult to do daily activities
Mostly, periods are quite irritating due to the usual discomforts, but if you have menorrhagia, it can impact your daily life and make it difficult to function normally. Women with menorrhagia may become housebound during their period. Dr Ibrahim evaluates your symptoms and recommends the ideal heavy periods treatment..
Do you know? Dysmenorrhea is the period pain affecting women during their menstrual cycle. It’s associated with aching in the lower abdomen, which ranges from mild to severe. Primary dysmenorrhea is common and not related to medical conditions. However, secondary dysmenorrhea is due to underlying medical conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, etc. Dr Ibrahim prevents complications by adopting the best painful periods treatment in Dubai. |
How do you diagnose heavy periods?
Consult Dr Ibrahim; he will diagnose menorrhagia through tests and physical examination. Apart from the pelvic exam, the doctor may recommend the following test to confirm menorrhagia,
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Blood test to check thyroid, clotting, or anaemia
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- MRI to check for any abnormalities in the uterus.
- Cervical culture to identify the infection
- Endometrial biopsy to check for cancer cells
Treatment Options for Heavy Periods?
Menorrhagia medications
- NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen sodium reduce menstrual blood loss.
- Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss; it is consumed only during bleeding
- Oral contraceptives regulate menstrual cycles
- Oral progesterone fixes the hormone imbalance and heavy bleeding
- Hormonal IUD’s like Mirena reduce the thickness of the uterine lining and limit heavy blood flow.
Procedures to stop heavy periods
- Hysteroscopy – the procedure can diagnose and treat heavy period bleeding using surgical tools to remove polyps or other causes of bleeding.
- Dilation and curettage – this is a diagnostic procedure to assess the cause of heavy periods. A mirena IUD can be inserted at the same time or a polyp can be removed
- Myomectomy – a procedure to remove fibroids
- Uterine artery embolization – a procedure to stop blood flow from tumours and fibroids.
- Endometrial ablation or resection: This removes the basal layer that the uterine lining grows from every month.
- Hysterectomy – a procedure to remove the uterus.
FAQ
Yes, it’s common to have pain and discomfort during periods. However, severe pain may impact your daily activities. So, it’s important to identify the underlying medical condition.
If heavy periods last too long, it causes complications such as anaemia, iron deficiency, weakness, pale skin, fatigue, and severe pain.
Anyone can get heavy periods, but it is common among people who are approaching menopause. Alternatively, you are at more risk if you have hormone imbalance or are obese with a BMI of 30 or above.
Heavy periods treatment - Consult Dr Ibrahim, the best gynaecologist & laparoscopic surgeon
Keep track of your menstrual cycle to understand normal period flow and heavy periods. If you notice unusual menstrual bleeding, don’t get stressed; instead, consult Dr Ibrahim for an accurate diagnosis and ideal treatment.
Trust Expert Treatment! Menstrual problems are difficult to deal with, but with proper knowledge and expertise we can help regulate your menstrual cycle and avoid complications that interfere with your daily life. To learn more about the heavy periods treatment contact us!
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