Heavy Periods
Do you experience heavy menstrual bleeding that disrupts your daily life? Get expert guidance and treatment options to help manage your symptoms.
Get treatment for heavy periods today
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- Self-pay visits - insurance not accepted or needed, FSA/HSA eligible
- No appointment needed
- Your health data is secure and protected by our practices and by law
How it works
- Connect with the doctor through instant messaging
- Pick up any prescribed medication at a pharmacy of your choice or have it delivered
- Your care team is available 7 days a week
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You’ll receive advice, recommendations, and a treatment plan at no charge. A $50 processing fee applies only if you need a prescription.
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How it works
- Connect with the doctor through instant messaging.
- Pick up any prescribed medication at a pharmacy of your choice.
- No appointment. No hassle. Available 7 days a week.
What are heavy periods?
Heavy periods, also called menorrhagia, involve excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding. This can mean soaking through one or more pads or tampons every hour, passing large blood clots, or bleeding for more than seven days.
What causes heavy periods?
Heavy menstrual bleeding can be caused by hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, blood clotting disorders, or certain medications. Sometimes, no clear cause is found.
How do you treat heavy periods?
Treatment depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. Options include hormonal birth control, medications like tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding, and lifestyle changes. In severe cases, surgical interventions may be necessary.
Is a chat-visit right for me?
You may be a good candidate for a chat-visit with Well Revolution if:
- You're 18-50 years old.
- Your periods are unusually heavy or prolonged.
- You don’t have symptoms of severe anemia (such as dizziness or fainting).
- You’re not currently pregnant.
- You don’t have a history of blood clotting disorders.
- You’re not experiencing sudden, extreme pain or soaking through multiple pads/tampons in an hour for several consecutive hours.
If you're experiencing severe symptoms, such as heavy bleeding with dizziness, weakness, or fainting, seek emergency medical care.
Common treatments for heavy periods
Treatment for heavy periods typically includes:
- Hormonal Birth Control: Combination birth control pills, progestin-only pills, hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena)
- Non-Hormonal Medication: Tranexamic acid (Lysteda) to help reduce blood loss
- NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs): Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve) to reduce bleeding and cramps
- Iron Supplements: To prevent or treat anemia caused by heavy blood loss
Procedures such as endometrial ablation or surgery aren't available through Chat-visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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