Heavy Bleeding (Menorrhagia)

Do you suffer from heavy periods?  You are not alone. About 1 in 5 women experience excessive menstrual bleeding… but there are treatment options available.

Women suffering from menorrhagia (pronounced: men-o-rahj-ah) can experience the embarrassment of accidents, restricted lifestyle activity, or social distress.  More serious, however, they can also suffer fatigue, severe cramping, or anemia.  If this sounds all too common, you know how menorrhagia can disrupt your life. Not sure what is normal?  Find out more about heavy bleeding.

Heavy bleeding is a recognized medical condition covered by most insurance for which you can seek treatment. Many women think that bleeding heavily for 4 to 5 days or changing their pad every hour is something they have to live with. Others are afraid that the only options are hysterectomy or hormones.