Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Specialist
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Heavy bleeding can also be accompanied by pain and discomfort and signal a more significant problem for some women. Seeking medical expertise is always a good idea to help you feel healthy again. Isaac Halfon, MD understands the many medical issues that lead to heavy bleeding and works with you to find and treat the underlying cause, as well as relieve your symptoms. If you’re in Wellington, Florida, or the surrounding areas, call or book online for a consultation.
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What constitutes heavy bleeding?
To better help determine whether your menstrual bleeding is considered heavy, here are a few guidelines:
- Soaking through one or more tampons or pads every hour for several hours in a row
- Needing to double up on pads
- Having to wake up throughout the night to change your pads or tampons
- Bleeding for more than seven days
- Fatigue
- Passing large blood clots (the size of a quarter or larger)
If you meet any of these criteria, you’re experiencing menorrhagia or heavy bleeding and Dr. Halfon can help.
What are the causes of heavy bleeding?
To treat your heavy bleeding, Dr. Halfon first works with you to diagnose the problem underlying the condition. The most common causes are:
- Hormonal imbalances caused by conditions such as PCOS, obesity, and insulin resistance
- Uterine fibroids or polyps
- Ovarian issues, including ovarian cysts
- Pregnancy
- An IUD
In rare cases, heavy bleeding may be caused by uterine or cervical cancer.
How is the cause determined?
As a gynecologist, Dr. Halfon understands the female reproductive system and what potentially causes heavy bleeding. To correctly diagnose your menorrhagia, Dr. Halfon works exhaustively to find its origin and turns to the following:
- Pelvic exam
- Blood test
- Ultrasound
- Pap test
- Endometrial biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
These diagnostic tools provide Dr. Halfon with valuable information allowing him to zero in on the cause of your heavy bleeding and get you started on the proper treatment.
What are the treatments for heavy bleeding?
In coming up with a treatment plan, Dr. Halfon’s goal is to help you gain control over your heavy bleeding and the discomfort that comes with it. Depending on the cause, symptoms, and your medical history, Dr. Halfon chooses a treatment that best addresses your underlying problem, as well as your symptoms. Your options may include:
- Medications for pain
- Medications to regulate your hormones
- Surgical removal of cysts, fibroids, and polyps
- Dilation and curettage to remove the lining of your uterus
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysterectomy
Dr. Halfon often starts conservatively with non-invasive or minimally invasive measures. Should they prove ineffective, Dr. Halfon explores more aggressive options with you, such as surgical intervention. Rest assured that Dr. Halfon works with you until an appropriate and effective solution is found.
If heavy bleeding is having a serious impact on your quality of life, call Isaac Halfon, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology. Or, use the online booking tool to schedule a consultation.
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Dr. Halfon and his staff are absolutely amazing, I will never go anywhere else. They are the nicest, most caring people I have ever met! My friend referred me to him when she started seeing him for her pregnancy and now my cousin who is pregnant was so impressed with how he was at the hospital and during the whole pregnancy she is going to him now as well.
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Not only does he take time to talk to you and explain everything, his staff is so on top of returning calls and calling you with test results.
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He is extremely meticulous and extremely cautious but that’s why I loved him so much! Phenomenal doctor!
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I am very satisfied with this provider, and the staff.
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Dr. Halfon has been one of the most professional Dr I have seen in years. He is over concerned at times but that is a good thing because it shows how caring he is.
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Dr. Halfton and his staff were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I look forward to them providing my healthcare in the future.
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Office staff was very pleasant and welcoming. Dr. Halfon took his time time to explain what he was going to do and didn’t make you feel rushed.
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Dr Halphon has been my Ob/gyn for many, many years and he is always there for me.
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Dr. Halfon and staff treat you with kindness and respect. They always make you feel like a priority.
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I think my feedback says it all. From the doctor to his staff are wonderful. I would rate them higher if I could.
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I Felt very comfortable with Dr Halfon when I explained my problem. He was very understanding and through in his examination! He answered all my questions in depth.
