Long and heavy periods in children are usually due to functional uterine bleeding caused by incomplete ovarian function during puberty, which is mainly treated by stopping bleeding and adjusting the menstrual cycle.
Long and heavy periods in children may be due to incomplete development of ovarian function and abnormal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis that regulates menstruation, which leads to symptoms of irregular menstruation.
In order to prevent prolonged and heavy menstruation that may lead to anemia or infections, a sex hormone test should be done first to determine whether it is caused by low levels of estrogen or progesterone, and hormone medication can be taken under the guidance of a doctor to regulate menstruation and stop bleeding.
If the estradiol level is too low, you can take estradiol valerate tablets to replenish estrogen in your body. If the prolonged menstruation is caused by insufficient function of the corpus luteum, progesterone can be taken to supplement progesterone to protect the uterine lining and stop bleeding.
Children’s long and heavy menstrual periods can also be seen in other causes, we recommend that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, complete the relevant examinations, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment, to avoid delay in the condition. The use of the above drugs should follow the doctor’s instructions.