Heavy menstrual bleeding is common, affecting about one in three American women. If you’re bleeding through pads or clothing, it’s important that you get a proper diagnosis for heavy periods to prevent additional complications.
At Raveco Medical, we offer in-office technologies to identify the cause of abnormal or heavy bleeding, so you can get started on necessary treatments.
Our highly skilled gynecologists personalize a care plan using nonsurgical treatments to address the root cause of heavy bleeding. We also offer minimally invasive endoscopic gynecologic surgery if needed.
A heavy period describes bleeding that goes beyond what you consider a normal menstrual flow. Because every woman is different, there aren’t clear-cut guidelines as to what heavy bleeding entails. However, some common signs that your period is heavier than usual can include:
If you notice a change on your period flow or a shorter menstrual cycle, speak with our gynecology team about your options for diagnostic testing.
In addition to completing a pelvic exam, our providers may recommend an ultrasound, hysteroscopy, or uterine biopsy to determine what’s causing the abnormal bleeding.
Several underlying conditions that contribute to heavy periods or abnormal vaginal bleeding include:
Heavy bleeding not only affects women of childbearing age but can also develop in women in their postmenopausal years. Vaginal bleeding that occurs after 12 consecutive months of not having a period can be a warning sign of potentially serious conditions, including endometrial cancer.
Raveco Medical offers personalized care plans to treat the cause of bleeding and regulate your monthly menstrual cycle. Available treatments for heavy periods include:
If hormone imbalance causes your bleeding, PCOS, fibroids, or an ovulation disorder, your provider may prescribe hormonal birth control pills, injections, or implants.
Bleeding caused by endometriosis might require the removal of the uterine lining (endometrium). We offer the MARA™ water vapor ablation technology, which destroys the thickened tissue lining your uterus to stop abnormal bleeding.
Ablation is available only for women who are done having children. If you’re looking to protect your fertility, our providers can discuss your options for surgery.
Gynecologic surgery may be needed to remove excess endometrial tissue, large fibroids, or uterine polyps that contribute to heavy periods. We use minimally invasive techniques that require only small incisions to minimize your downtime and support a faster, more efficient recovery.
Our practice also specializes in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) for hysterectomy, a procedure to remove the uterus (and possibly other reproductive organs) through the vagina instead of the abdomen.
Call Raveco Medical in Forest Hills or Woodside, New York, today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for heavy periods or book a consultation online.
