When a woman has heavy or long periods, it can be exhausting, resulting in losing family time and work time. It can also be the source of health issues, such as anemia. Sometimes, when medications aren’t effective, excessive menstrual bleeding can be reduced through a procedure called endometrial ablation. The goal of endometrial ablation is […]
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One potential source of pain, heavy periods, and even infertility or miscarriage could be the presence of uterine fibroids. These benign growths can be attached to the cavity, muscule or outside of the uterus. Sometimes, they can interfere with fertility or be the source of miscarriage. As such, it’s important to know a little bit […]
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Periods can vary greatly from woman to woman and over the course of a woman’s life. What is a normal period? Is there such a thing as a normal period? If you’re wondering if your menstrual cycle is normal, we have answers. Menstrual Cycle Overview The menstrual cycle is all about hormones and the process […]
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If you have heavy periods that cramp your style, you may think you’re unlucky, but there may be a real medical reason for heavy flow, long periods, and painful cramps. The medical term for heavy or long menstrual periods is menorrhagia. Periods that are very heavy can also have further medical effects, such as anemia […]
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Whether you are going to the OBGYN for the first time, or have been going for many years, it can be uncomfortable to share private information about your body with your gynecologist. Like you, we are women too, so we have been in your shoes. We have put together a guide of five things you […]