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Heavy Periods

Heavy periods, another name is menorrhagia, can be a common problem for women. Various factors, including hormonal imbalances, fibroids, polyps, and certain medications, can cause this. Treatment options can include medication, hormonal therapy, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause.

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I have heavy, irregular periods with a lot of blood clots. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 18 years old. I have irregular periods. I do not get my periods usually. It occurs once every six months and varies sometimes. Now, I have had my periods in the first week, and it has been almost 23 days, and I am still having heavy periods with a lot of blood clots.Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Period is the shedding of part of the endometrial lining (part of the inner lining of the uterus). It grows every month and ideally sheds off every month. The longer the interval between your period, the more the growth. The more the growth, th...  Read Full »

What causes hormonal imbalances that results in bleeding?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 years old and suffering from hormonal imbalances, experiencing heavy bleeding for the past 20 days. Although Trenexa helped control it temporarily, the issue persists with occasional moderate to heavy flow and spotting. I underwent hysteroscopy, which showed normal results, but...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your hysteroscopy revealed endometrial hyperplasia, while the ultrasound showed a Bulky Uterus with a fatty liver. Firstly, we need to address the bleeding. Here is the plan: Take tablet Norethisterone 10 mg twice daily from day fo...  Read Full »

I have prolonged bleeding after taking a contraceptive pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My previous periods were regular with a cycle of 28 to 32 days. Last month I had unprotected sex and consumed a contraceptive pill the next day. Periods did not start on the expected dates but bleeding occurred six days later. The flow was also similar to my periods. I expected my next...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Contraceptive pills have a high doses of Progesterone hormone, the same hormone which is produced in your body in the second half of the period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of the inner...  Read Full »

I am 18 years old and have longer periods along with blood clots. What could be the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and for the last three months, I have had 20-day-long periods, currently, I am on a 21-day-long period and I have noticed that during the day I have a light flow, but as soon as it gets to the night or early hours I begin bleeding heavily and get clots in the the size...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It is important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing prolonged and heavy periods, as it could be a sign of an underlying health issue. Possible causes of heavy periods with clots include hormonal imbalance...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex on the second day of my period, and my period was very heavy the following month. Is it implantation bleeding?

Query: Hi doctor, My average menstrual cycle is 28 days. Two months before, I got my period on the 19th, and it ended on the 23rd. I had unprotected sex on the second day of my period. I do not remember whether the guy ejaculated inside me or not. As I was worried, I consulted two gynecologists. They advis...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Verma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Intercourse done during periods does not lead to pregnancy. Moreover, if you had periods 28 to 30 days after the intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. Implantation bleeding occurs almost six to seve...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing a lot of cramps, vomiting, and heavy periods and my ultrasound scan revealed three right and one left ovarian cyst. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I thought I was pregnant so I took a test but got a negative test result. Later I got my period after 45 days. I experienced a lot of cramps, vomiting, and heavy periods. So I had an ultrasound scan which revealed three right ovarian cysts and one left ovarian cyst. Could this be the re...  Read Full »


Dr. Aishwarya Parthasarathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The urine pregnancy test is very sensitive and once it is negative there is less than a 2 % chance of pregnancy. Secondly, there are multiple reasons for irregular periods. It could be stress, hormonal, etc. The cyst might as well be normal ...  Read Full »

Is it normal to have heavy periods with cycles of 21 to 24 days?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been getting heavy periods for the last two years, and my cycle is shortened to 21 to 24 days. I have regular ovulation. I am fed up with periods. I had an ultrasound two years back. Back then, it was normal. Is there any medicine to bring in menopause early? I do not want periods ...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is a matter of great concern to have heavy periods, and that too with a shorter menstrual cycle. In such cases, first, I would like to focus on the basic problem that you may be anemic. In such cases, your hemoglobin may be below norm...  Read Full »

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