A single dose of intravenous (IV) iron dextran is the most cost-effective treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Bleeding between periods can be caused by stress, poor nutrition, or ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia.Puberty, ...

Spark Biomedicals' neurosimulation wearable uses hormone-free neurostimulation to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.

Soaking through pads or tampons every one to two hours Needing to change sanitary products frequently throughout the night Passing blood clots larger than a quarter Bleeding that interferes with your ...

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding is a common experience for about 33% of people who are in transition to menopause. Episodes of excessive flow often meet the criteria of abnormal uterine bleeding ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women reporting abnormal uterine bleeding during the menopause transition were more likely to report feelings of ...

It’s not always easy for teens and preteens to talk about periods, but it’s important to have those conversations, especially when heavy flow is getting in the way of school, sports, and social plans.

Fatigue and lack of energy are as much a part of menopause as hot flashes, interrupted sleep and mood swings. However, the abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding that commonly occurs during menopause ...

A careful history can successfully and accurately steer the diagnostic process. Focus on the duration and severity of the bleeding as well as associated symptoms, such as pain or cramping. Duration ...

As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the significant changes that occur in middle-aged women is related to their ...

Almost every woman will experience abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) at least once in her lifetime. AUB accounts for approximately one third of gynecologic outpatient visits 1 and about 10% of visits to ...