Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)
Bleeding that soaks through protection, lasts longer than a week or stops you living your life — what it means, why it happens, and how we find the cause.
Heavy periods — known medically as menorrhagia — means losing more blood during your period than is normal for you, often enough to disrupt everyday life.
It's very common, and it's not something you simply have to put up with. There's usually a reason behind it, and once we understand the cause there are real options to help.
Symptoms of heavy periods (menorrhagia).
Everyone's "normal" is different — what matters is a change for you, or bleeding that gets in the way of your day.
Why it happens.
There isn't always a single cause, and sometimes no underlying problem is found at all. But several common conditions can be behind it, which is why a proper look matters.
Don't wait for it to settle.
Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:
Finding the cause with an assessment and ultrasound.
Mr Mehasseb starts by listening to your history and examining you, then uses an ultrasound scan to look at the womb and ovaries for fibroids, polyps or other causes. The aim is a clear explanation of what's behind your symptoms — and what we can do about it.
How heavy periods (menorrhagia) is treated.
There are several effective options, and we start with the least invasive one that's right for you.
Non-hormonal tablets taken during your period, or hormonal options including a hormonal coil, can reduce bleeding without surgery.
Where fibroids or polyps are behind it, removing or treating them directly can settle the bleeding.
For some women, procedures such as endometrial ablation or surgery are the right step — discussed fully once the cause is clear.
Seen in days — not months on a list.
A named specialist, not a junior — all the way through.
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Seen privately, without the wait.
We bill major UK insurers directly.
What counts as a heavy period? +
There's no single number, but flooding, passing large clots, bleeding for more than seven days, or having to plan your life around your period all point to heavy loss worth checking.
Are heavy periods always a sign of something serious? +
No — often no serious cause is found. But common conditions like fibroids or polyps can be behind it, so the value of an assessment is getting a clear picture either way.
Do I need surgery for heavy periods? +
Not usually. Many women settle well with medical treatment, and we always start with the least invasive option that suits you. Surgery is only one of several routes.
How much does it cost? +
The gynaecology consultation is £200 (follow-up £150). Treatment fees are confirmed individually after your assessment, as the right approach depends on the cause. You will have clear information before deciding on anything.
Don't put up with it.
Book an assessment with a consultant and get a clear picture — and a plan.