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Menorrhagia

Finding More Help

If you are suffering from symptoms like those of menorrhagia, make an appointment with your Gynecologist. Menorrhagia can sometimes be the symptom of a more serious condition and your doctor will be able to determine if any other underlying problems are causing the heavy bleeding.

Once diagnosed as suffering from menorrhagia, treatment may include:

• Drug Therapy: NSAIDS (Advil, Motrin, etc.), oral contraceptives and progesterone are all types of drug therapy that can be used to alleviate symptoms of menorrhagia. Iron supplements may also be used if you are suffering from symptoms of anemia as well.
• Surgery: There are several surgical procedures that may be utilized if drug therapy is unsuccessful. Surgical treatment options include hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, cervix and/or ovaries); Dilation and curettage (also known as D&C, which is dilation of the cervix and then the lining of your uterus is removed to reduce menstrual bleeding); operative hysteroscopy (a tiny tube with a light is used to view your uterine cavity and aid in removal of any polyps); endometrial ablation (using ultrasonic energy to destroy the entire lining of the uterus); and endometrial resection (an electrosurgical wire loop is used to remove the lining of the uterus).

For More Information
National Women's Health Resource Center
157 Broad Street, Suite 315
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Toll Free 877-986-9472
For more information on menorrhagia, please visit http://www.healthywomen.org/aub/pg1.html

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