Heavy Period Treatment in St. Petersburg FL

If heavy menstrual bleeding has you changing tampons and pads too often or worrying about leakages, consider a NovaSure® endometrial ablation. Dr. Meena Jain provides compassionate care and expert treatment for women with heavy periods. To determine if NovaSure if right for you, please call our gynecology office in St. Petersburg, FL, at (727) 343-2568 or request an appointment online.

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What are the signs and symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Having a persistently heavy period is known as menorrhagia. You may have abnormal menstrual bleeding if:

Your periods last more than a week
Your period is so heavy that you can’t participate in regular activities
Blood clots are larger than the size of a bottle cap
Blood soaks a pad every hour
You need to wake and change your pad or tampon in the night
You have fatigue and/or shortness of breath

What causes heavy menstrual bleeding?

Gynecologists point to a number of conditions that contribute to heavy menstrual bleeding. Common causes include:

Hormone imbalance
Uterine polyps or fibroids
Ovarian dysfunction
Cancer
Pregnancy complications

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

What is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

1 in 5 women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding. Many women begin to experience heavy and/or irregular bleeding in their 30s and 40s, as they begin to get closer to menopause. Heavy periods are more than just a hassle - they take a physical, social, and emotional toll as well.

Studies show heavy menstrual bleeding can affect women in a number of ways:

Physical

Many feel tired and nauseated
Many experience bad cramps
Many have headaches

Social

More than 60% have had to miss social or athletic events¹
About 80% report avoiding sex¹
33% have been forced to miss work²

Emotional

77% have depression or moodiness¹
75% feel anxious²
57% report a lack of confidence during their period¹

Heavy periods are not something with which you have to live. Today, there are a number of effective treatment options available.

References

National Women’s Health Resource Center. Survey of women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding. Data on file; 2005.
Cooper J, et al. A randomized, multicenter trial of safety and efficacy of the NovaSure system in the treatment of menorrhagia. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2002; 9:418-428.

Schedule a Consultation for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in St. Petersburg, FL Today!

If you are experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and considering treatment, contact Dr. Meenakshi Jain to discuss your candidacy with NovaSure®. To schedule a consultation at our gynecology office in St. Petersburg, FL, please call (727) 343-2568 or request an appointment throught our secure online form.