Heavy menstruation or medically called “Menorrhagia” is more than average bleeding during periods. More or less all women have some episodes of Menorrhagia in their fertile life. So, here is how can you know that you are having heavy periods? At Nirog India we connect best labs, doctors, and patients to have better healthcare access.
The most common symptom of a Menorrhagia is that a menstrual pad, tampon or cups fills fast than average. Although, medical intervention can treat it successfully, ignorance to heavy periods may be fatal. Commonly occurring heavy periods can lead to anaemia. But, heavy bleeding for long time causes a rapid blood drop, heart problems, shortness of breath, and severe fatigue.
How Nirog India Can Help You Find Best Gynaecologist?
We connect the patients to the best healthcare specialists and doctors before moving for any other options. Well learned Gynaecologists are always a boon to the suffering patients and shy women in India. Our specialists suggest a medical therapy based on your diagnosis and needs. So, must check the options available with Nirog India in case of heavy periods or any other medical issue.
Treatments Available For Heavy Periods
There a few medical treatments available for Menorrhagia. These include:
- Taking Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs like Progestin, oral contraceptives, Danazol, intrauterine device (IUD), and Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists)
- In severe cases, surgical options like hysterectomy, and endometrial ablation
How is the Treatment Done?
NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) like Ibuprofen (Motrin) and Naproxen (Aleve) work by bringing down the level of prostaglandin hormone-like chemicals. This chemical is beleieved to disrupt the blood clotting by 25%. Other hormonal capsules like Danazol work by blocking the estrogen action in your body. This helps to stop the periods in four to six weeks.
Hysterectomies are quite common in India which should be recommended as a last resort. However, unethical medical practices trap patients in a vicious cycle that not only rob them with money but also make their reproductive health forever.
Hysterectomy is a huge surgical procedure in which patient is hospitalized for several weeks. Innocent rural women majorly from poor communities are often prone to such hospital-doctor-quack nexus which lead to mass deaths often reported in newspapers.
This is why; Nirog India helps connect good doctors who believe in treating heavy periods with medication. Surgery is the last method which should be rare recommendation. If you have heavy periods, you must consult a healthcare provider who you trust. Know the potential risks and benefits if you are considering undergoing such surgeries. You must be given all other options available for your treatment before going through surgical process of uterus removal.
When to Undergo Vaginal Hysterectomy?
- When all other options (NSAIDS, antibiotics & hormonal pills) stop working, a patient can be considered for hysterectomy.
- If the infection have started spreading to other parts and uterus removal is urgent
- A woman with a normal sized uterus
- Women who do not want to have children in future
Who is Not Eligible for Vaginal Treatment?
- A woman who has a large sized uterus
- Girls under the age of 18 are disallowed from getting the treatment
- Women who are planning to bear children in future
- Patients with an underlying medical condition which is still untreated
Are there Any Side Effects of Drugs Treating Heavy Periods?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain and hormonal problems that cause heavy periods. If treated in starting, these are generally curable. Most of the problems or side-effects of using these medicines affect liver and stomach for a temporary period. Headaches, dizziness, drowsiness may be other symptoms.
Side-effects of hysterectomy may cause infection, injury to nearby organs, heavy bleeding, pain during intercourse, and early menopause. More severe cases can lead to blood clot in the lungs or legs, and respiratory or heart problems.
What are the Alternatives Treatments for Menorrhagia?
In initial stage of the heavy periods, home remedies or natural herbs can work well. But, they should always be taken on the advice of a medical professional of Ayurveda or Homeopathy, appointed by AYUSH. Some common known remedies include following:
- Cinnamon (preparation of tea by steeping a cinnamon stick in boiling water and having it each morning)
- mustard seeds (the intake of mustard powder with milk each morning before or during the menstrual cycle)
- Food items enriched with omega-3 (flaxseed oil and fish)
- Licorice powder consumption daily with water (4 to 5 days)
What is the Post-treatment Advice?
Following a special set of instructions from your doctor will make you fit soon. Some common instructions are mentioned here. However, they vary case-to-case condition of a patient. So, stick to your doctor’s advice without listening to others.
- Proper rest after treatment as your body needs recovery
- Short walks to help you move gradually
- Avoid lifting heavy objects in any condition
- Avoid sexual intercourse for the prescribed period
- Don’t’ put anything into your vagina like douching, pads, tampons
- Even after full recovery, regularly visit the doctor for healthcare tips and routine examination
Must go for advance screening tests of Cervical Cancer and Pelvic Exams which are silent killers
Time for Recovery from Heavy Period Treatments
Medications are generally longer than surgery in severe cases. Otherwise, a patient can recover if she has sought medical attention at the earliest of the onset of heavy periods. General medication takes 4-6 weeks of NSAID in severe cases
Surgery generally takes about 1 week in which 48 hours will be strictly prohibited for movement
Gradually, symptoms will go with medication and pain will reduce
What is the Price of the Treatment in India?
The cost of the hysterectomy includes Rs. 1, 50,000 to Rs. 1, 85,000. Hysterectomies are mostly free for poor women in Government of India hospitals. On the other hand, the cost of medications ranges between Rs. 50 to Rs. 1000 depending on the condition and type of medication. Nirog India has network of best doctors for convenient and low-cost treatments than many super-specialty hospitals which charge unlimited for their infrastructure.
Are the Results of the Treatment Permanent?
Surgery of uterus or hysterectomy is permanent. But, medication or drugs may be required to repeat on the gap of a certain period. Besides, a change in lifestyle is a must for treatment of any condition.
