{"id":2031,"date":"2021-06-30T20:27:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T20:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beachesobgyn.com\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2021-08-05T09:37:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T09:37:51","slug":"heavy-period-every-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/beaches-obgyn\/heavy-period-every-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Struggling With a Heavy Period Every Month?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Struggling with an excessively heavy or long period every month? We know it’s not<\/em> fun \u2014 especially here in Florida where we get to spend several months out of the year enjoying the sun, surf, and sand! For starters, know that you’re not alone, but more importantly, heavy periods aren’t something you just have to live with; there is hope and treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Heavy bleeding during your period, known as menorrhagia, is actually a fairly common problem that affects more than 10 million American women<\/a> each year \u2014 that means one out of every five women has it. While some suffer from a heavier menstrual cycle over a long period of time (pun not intended!), others begin to experience it throughout their 30s and 40s as they approach menopause<\/a>. Women typically lose an average of 30 to 40 milliliters of blood during their period, but with an abnormally heavy menstrual cycle, they can potentially lose up to 80 mL, which can cause severe cramps, iron deficiency, and anemia, leading some to feel tired and weak. Over time, it can take a physical, social, and emotional toll on your well-being \u2014 after all, who wants to swap out their feminine hygiene products every hour, on the hour? Rest assured that heavy bleeding is\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0something you merely have to accept and deal with until menopause hits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The NovaSure endometrial ablation procedure<\/a> is a simple, safe treatment that gently removes the lining of the uterus, which is actually what causes the bleeding during your menstrual cycle. And the benefits are virtually endless!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n