Most women think of their period as a monthly fact of life that goes away after several days. But some women experience periods that are so heavy that they stay home to avoid situations where they may have an embarrassing accident, or they may feel physically exhausted during their cycle.
Now there is a one-day solution to heavy periods that's available in doctors' offices.
Learn more about heavy periods
If you are experiencing heavy, prolonged menstrual periods, take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
Your answers to these questions can help your doctor determine if you have menorrhagia, and if so, what may be causing the condition.
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GYNECARE THERMACHOICE Uterine Balloon Therapy System is not intended for women who are pregnant or want to become pregnant. Most common side effects are discharge, cramping, nausea and vomiting. As with all procedures of its type, there's a risk of injury to the uterus and surrounding tissue. For a complete description of risks related to this treatment, please see the adverse events section of the Essential Product Information (requires Adobe Acrobat).
To learn more visit www.gynecare.com or talk to your doctor.
"I developed severe anemia and my family doctor suggested it might be caused by heavy menstrual bleeding. I was so naive that I thought everyone used 2 boxes of tampons and pads each month"
The right treatment for you will depend on what is causing your heavy periods, which is why an accurate diagnosis is so important.
