Question: I have my period for approximately three weeks now. Last week it lightened up and I thought it was going but then it came back the next day extremely heavy. I had been changing pads every hour or two. I have been through four packs of overnight pads within this period and will be purchasing a 5th pack today. Can I have your advice?
Menstruation Lasting 3 Weeks
Answer: Menstruation lasting for three weeks with heavy bleeding is also medically called menorrhagia.
Heavy menses make life miserable for a female. It disrupts your life in daily activity.
In your case, has this phenomenon occurred for the first time? Do you have abdominal pain or any associated symptoms with excessive bleeding?
Heavy Menstruation Bleeding
As the bleeding is heavy, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist to rule out if any pathology involved.
But if all is well and you are not having any pathology of uterus such as fibroid or any tumor according to the gynecologist than you can try this natural solutions:
Home Remedies For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Herbs such as yarrow and nettles are some of the herbs used to treat heavy menses.
- Vitex berries tincture can be used to treat heavy bleeding.
- Chaste tree has the property to balance the hormones and thus bring the heavy bleeding under control.
- Vitamin deficiency should be addressed especially vitamin C, K, and vitamin A. supplements of vitamin should be taken.
Your doctor may recommend some of the tests such as sonography of abdomen and pelvis. Hormonal tests for thyroid and LH.
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My daughter is 11 and started her first period in October last year. It was heavy and lasted a week. This, I explained, will happen initially while her body gets used to hormones. November was heavier and lasted 2 weeks soaking pads and clothes. She had a period on 15th December and it is now 3 weeks, it is still very heavy fresh blood with occasional clots. She has no pain. But she is constantly changing super pads and clothes. She is starting to feel light headed and looks terrible very pale, but still no pain. Should I be seeking advice from GP as i afraid she going to pass out. Regards Sue
She could be having “Menorrhagia” which is the medical term used for heavy and excessive menstrual bleeding. Some of the causes include hormonal imbalance, some problems with the ovaries, uterine fibroids, polyps, inherited bleeding disorders or even medications sometimes. Excessive bleeding among adolescent girls who have recently started menstruating is not uncommon. Girls are especially prone to anovulatory cycles in the first year and a half after their first menstrual period (menarche). Progesterone is the female hormone that regulates the periods in a woman. During the menstrual cycle the body produces progesterone when the egg is released. When, during the cycle, the egg is not released, the body does not produce enough progesterone. This may cause excessive and abnormal bleeding.
Excessive bleeding may lead to loss of iron from the body and may cause Iron deficiency anemia. This will make the patient weak, pale and fatigued.
It is advisable for you to seem medical attention if excessive bleeding continue any longer.
I do not have any abdominal pain and have been taking drugs prescribed by a Gynecologist. But the bleeding does not stop. Although, July 2011 to December 16th, I did not see my period and I was giving Premolut N, which made my periods start from Dec 17th till date. what do I do now?
Amy, Look at my comments above for excessive bleeding. You must consult an expert, if you are experiencing weakness, fatigue along with the excessive loss of blood. Too much continuous bleeding may cause iron deficiency in your body, so act fast.