Can a heavy period cause anemia
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But, depending on where they are, they can cause heavy bleeding. Those in the inside layer of the uterine lining (endometrium), called submucosal, are the ones that can cause heavy bleeding even if they are small. Taking hormones (estrogen or progesterone) as well as some foods or supplements such as soy can cause them to grow.
Of course, there are other things that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, many of which don't tend to be checked by gynecologists.
I started having severe menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding after my second time having a period (at 11 yro). The heavy bleeding was caused by anemia, had to go on iron supplements which immediately helped. For the pain, I had to take birth control pills (though I wasn't sexually active). This helped for about 4 years, then the painful cramps came back but were not so severe. Everyone is different obviously, so I would suggest going to gynecologist.
having a heavy period can cause anemia due to the amount of blood loss. u may have endometriosis and need a d&c.
t stopped bleeding since and it has been nearly a month. So basically I have been bleeding almost non stop since my last period until now when my next period has begun. I am now feeling extremely light headed and dizzy and have had a headache for about 3 days. Im just curious if this is serious and if I need to go to a doctor.
Iron is a good thing for anemia in most cases, unless it's anemia caused by vitamin-B deficiency. Did your doctor test you for anemia when she did the lab work? If so, did it come back saying you were anemic? Call your doctor and find out. Also find out what type of iron she would recommend for you. Be warned that iron can cause nausea in some people, but there are different types from what I gathered when I was anemic.
Hi there and welcome. While it is not at all unusual to be irregular in the teenage years, long periods of bleeding like this are. when you say nonstop periods, you are now getting a period and it lasts how long?
Why did you stop taking the pill if that was working? I would absolutely go back to your doctor. If your period is more than 7 days, they should know and try to get this resolved.
Does your mom help you at all? Take you to the doctor?
1) a woman bleeds for more than 8 to 10 days, especially if this is repeated month after month.
2) a woman bleeds so much that it is difficult for her to attend her job. She may be forced to plan her holidays and leisure time according to the timings of her period.
3) the bleeding is continuously so heavy that the woman becomes anemic.
4) the presence of other than small clots for more than one or two days suggests heavy periods.
Well stress can definitely affect it. I wish I had more information on why a period is lighter or heavier than others. But a light period for only 2 days is still considered a period and doctors don't treat them any differently than a heavy 7-day flow.
i have never had regular periods and have went just over a year and a half without a period.. i got so many test and everything done and some doctors would try and tell me maybe i have endometriosis only to have my ob (whom is awesome) confrim that i have never had that. my sister in law is 24 and has not had her period for just under a year they tried some type of birth control to help but still nothing. i would try not to worry.
Have you had any recent blood work done - specifically checking for anemia? Endometriosis can cause very heavy and irregular cycles that could lead you to be anemic. I'm not sure endo actually causes brain fog... I guess getting tested for anemia would be my first step.
If you've had an u/s that showed chocolate cysts, there is a good chance you have endo. When was your last u/s?
What are your cycles like?
My stupid female doctors here says im fine just lil over weight thats all. But most time its like a normal period not light but not heavy and sometimes its VERY heavy like go threw tampon super plus in 3 hours. 3 years ago when it first started i could go threw super plus tampon and super pad in hour at same time. But, any way what could be causing this??
Constantly losing blood in the urine can cause anemia, even if it is occult. Stones can sometimes cause kidney failure. Chronic kidney failure can cause anemia. This is due to a decreased secretion of the hormone erythropoietin. This hormone is a necessary stimulus for normal bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Just cautioning you.
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