What should I do if I have a heavy period?

Hypermenorrhea is an increase in menstruation due to certain internal factors and external environmental factors that affect hormone levels, the endometrium, and clotting mechanisms.

There are many women whose normal life and work are affected by heavy menstruation. Today we will talk about the specific causes of heavy menstruation and how to deal with them.

First of all, people with weak Qi are prone to heavy menstruation, mainly because they are weak in Qi and have no power to hold on to it, so they can take some Chinese medicines like Wuji Baifeng Pill and Guixin Pill to help relieve the problem of heavy menstruation caused by weak Qi.

There are some women who have heavy menstrual flow due to certain gynecological diseases, and it is important to go to the hospital for examination to rule out organic lesions, such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis, which are important causes of heavy menstrual flow, and to go to a regular hospital for targeted medication or surgery.

Complications of pregnancy, sometimes heavy menstruation is a mini-abortion event, and it is especially important to rest and prevent overexertion during the period when this happens.

Hemophilia, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, and leukemia, which are congenital deficiencies of certain clotting factors, can also cause heavy and prolonged bleeding during each period, and it is important to see a specialist to take measures to control the bleeding.

If the excessive menstrual flow is not caused by a disease, medication is not necessary to control it, but it is necessary to increase nutritional intake during the period, especially iron supplements to prevent iron deficiency anemia, and to eat a balanced diet with more fruits and vegetables and less spices, and not to take estrogen supplements at will, but to take the necessary supplements under the guidance of a doctor.