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Abnormal vaginal bleeding, whether it’s heavy periods or bleeding in the middle of your cycle, can be very disruptive to your life. The providers at Capital Women's Care Howard County located in Fulton, Maryland, offer compassionate diagnosis and effective treatment for your vaginal bleeding.
There is a huge variation in what can be described as a normal period, both in the length of the cycles and the amount of menstrual flow. In fact, not only are your cycle and symptoms different from your sisters’ and friends’ but they may change from year to year.
If you need to change your tampon more than once an hour for several consecutive hours, your period is considered abnormally heavy. If you bleed heavily for more than seven days, your period may also be considered abnormal. Similarly, if you experience bleeding between periods, whether it’s light spotting or more like a period, it’s considered abnormal.
The number of different conditions that can lead to abnormal bleeding range from fertility and reproductive issues to endocrine disorders and cancer. Some of the more common conditions that cause abnormal bleeding include:
Treatment for abnormal vaginal bleeding depends entirely on the condition causing your symptoms. At Capital Women’s Care, your doctor provides a comprehensive exam and consultation, which may include blood work and a pelvic exam to identify your condition.
Some conditions respond well to medical treatments like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories that can reduce the volume of blood loss for some women. If you have an STD, you may benefit from an antibiotic or other medications. Other conditions benefit from hormonal contraceptives.
However, in other cases, a surgical procedure may be needed to address the root cause of your bleeding. If you have fibroids, your doctor may suggest a myomectomy or hysterectomy to remove them surgically. In cases of heavy menstrual bleeding, an endometrial ablation, which destroys the lining of your uterus thus reducing the amount of monthly bleeding may be helpful.
