Treatment and specific treatments vary based on a number of factors, namely:
- Overall health condition and medical history
- The level of tolerance to the drug, certain medical procedures or therapies
- The cause and severity of menstrual bleeding
- Possible easing menstrual bleeding
- There are plans to get pregnant and give birth
- The effect on your lifestyle
- Opinion and your personal choice
Keep in mind that you should always consult a physician before deciding to undergo the type of drug therapy, medical surgery or any other medical treatment.
Drug Therapy for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Iron Supplements
If menorrhagia is accompanied by symptoms of anemia, your doctor will probably suggest to consumption of iron supplements on a regular basis. If your body has a low iron levels but have not felt the symptoms of anemia, it's good to start taking supplements rather than waiting until experiencing anemia.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen can reduce the loss of blood during menstruation. In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs are also beneficial for relieving pain while abdominal cramps.
Family planning pills
In addition to the prevention of pregnancy, birth control pills also useful to stabilize the menstrual cycle and reduce excessive bleeding during menstruation.
Progesterone medication
If consumed about 10 times a day, medicine hormone progesterone can help you rebalance hormonal imbalance.
Contraceptives IUD (Spiral)
Type contraceptive implanted in the uterus to release a type of progestin called levonorgestrel. This is depleting wall of the uterus, thereby reducing bleeding during menstruation and relieve muscle cramps.
Medical Surgical Procedure for Treating Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Dilatase and Kuratase - in this procedure, the doctor will open the cervix and scraping the outer layer of the uterus to reduce menstrual bleeding.Hysteroscopy - using a small tube mounted flashlight to illuminate the uterine cavity and then raised polyps (abnormal lumps) that may cause excessive menstrual bleeding.
Endometrial ablation - this techniques procedure varies, but its main purpose is to permanently destroy the entire lining of the uterus. After undergoing this procedure, most women experience minor bleeding or even none at all.
Hysterectomy - the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. This procedure permanently besifat that make you infertile and no bleeding.
Before deciding on treatment or the best medical care, the doctor will probably give a series of medical tests and ask for a history of your menstrual cycle. The doctor may also ask you to keep a record of how heavy or a lot of menstrual bleeding for a few days.
