Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
Heavy menstrual bleeding, also known as menorrhagia, can affect your daily routine, energy levels, and overall quality of life. While every woman’s menstrual cycle is different, consistently soaking through pads or tampons, bleeding for more than seven days, or passing large blood clots may be signs of an underlying condition that should be evaluated.
At Gemini OBGYN, we diagnose and treat heavy menstrual bleeding using a personalized approach focused on identifying the underlying cause. Menorrhagia may result from hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, adenomyosis, thyroid disorders, bleeding disorders, or certain medications. A comprehensive evaluation allows our providers to recommend the treatment option that’s right for you.
Depending on your diagnosis and future pregnancy goals, treatment may include hormonal birth control, non-hormonal medications to reduce menstrual blood loss, hormone therapy, or minimally invasive procedures. In some cases, surgical treatment may be recommended if conservative therapies have not provided lasting relief. Our goal is to help you regain control of your health while minimizing disruption to your daily life.
If heavy periods are causing fatigue, anemia, pelvic pain, or interfering with work, school, or everyday activities, you don’t have to manage them alone. Our experienced providers are here to answer your questions and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Whether you live in Pembroke Pines, Weston, Miramar, Davie, Cooper City, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, or nearby Broward County communities, Gemini OBGYN offers compassionate care for women experiencing heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a period considered abnormally heavy?
A period may be considered heavy if you regularly soak through a pad or tampon every hour, need to double your menstrual protection, wake during the night to change products, bleed for longer than seven days, or pass large blood clots. Heavy bleeding can also lead to iron-deficiency anemia and should be evaluated by your provider.
What causes heavy menstrual bleeding?
Menorrhagia can have many causes, including uterine fibroids, hormone imbalances, polyps, endometriosis, adenomyosis, thyroid disorders, bleeding disorders, and certain medications. Your provider may recommend imaging or laboratory testing to determine the underlying cause before developing a treatment plan.
Can heavy menstrual bleeding be treated without surgery?
Yes. Many women find relief with medications, hormonal therapies, or hormonal IUDs. If these treatments are not effective or appropriate for your condition, minimally invasive procedures or surgery may be recommended to provide longer-term symptom relief.
We accept most major insurances
At Gemini OBGYN, we accept most commercial insurance plans. Here's a short-list of some of our popular plans we accept. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
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