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
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
What is considered a heavy period?
A period is considered heavy if you soak through a pad or tampon every hour for multiple hours, pass large blood clots, or bleed for more than seven days.
Can birth control help with heavy periods?
Yes, hormonal birth control methods like pills, IUDs, or the patch can help regulate and reduce menstrual bleeding.
What lifestyle changes can help with heavy periods?
Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, and taking iron-rich foods or supplements can help manage symptoms.
Can I get tranexamic acid online?
Yes, if medically appropriate, a provider can prescribe tranexamic acid (Lysteda) to help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
When should I see a doctor in person for heavy periods?
You should seek in-person care if you experience extreme bleeding, severe anemia symptoms (dizziness, fainting), or sudden, unexplained heavy bleeding.
Can NSAIDs really reduce menstrual bleeding?
Yes, NSAIDs like ibuprofen can help reduce menstrual flow and relieve cramps when taken as directed.
About Well Revolution
What does it cost?
One-off visits cost $50 between 7 am and 9 pm 7 days (Mon-Sun).
Unlimited Membership is available for $29/month when you need regular treatments, prescriptions and referrals.
See our pricing page for more information.
How do visits work in Well Revolution?
Start a private and secure instant message with a Well Revolution doctor right here from your phone or desktop.
You can send text, voice and video messages, share images, videos and documents, and have voice and video calls all from inside the Well Revolution instant messenger.
Do I need to make an appointment?
No appointment is needed with Well Revolution. Start a private chat with a doctor at any time.
What's included with my visit?
A visit with a Well Revolution doctor. The doctor will decide on what care is appropriate for you.
Can I use my health insurance for my visit?
Well Revolution doesn't accept health insurance for visits.
You can submit a claim to your insurance provider for reimbursement, but we can’t guarantee they’ll reimburse you for your chat visit.
If you normally use insurance to pay for your medications, you can do that with medications prescribed through all Well Revolution services. Please talk with your pharmacy directly about insurance coverage.
The cost of medication isn’t included in the cost of your visit.
How do prescriptions work?
The doctor creates and sends paperless prescriptions for you. They will send your prescription to your favourite or nearest pharmacy for the most convenient pick-up location, or you can choose home delivery.
Free Home Delivery: Prescriptions can be sent to our pharmacy partner for convenient, affordable and free home delivery. Many medications are available to you for $24 or less - with or without insurance.
Pick up: Your out-of-pocket medication costs will depend on your insurance and where you decide to get your prescription filled.
