If you consistently have periods that last longer than 7 days, go through more than one pad every one or two hours, or feel weak or nauseous, see a doctor. If you need to be seen for heavy or irregular periods in Champaign, IL, contact Women’s Health Practice for an appointment.
Management of Menstrual Symptoms
If you find yourself layering pads to prevent bleeding through or waking up in the night to change pads, there are better solutions for your heavy or irregular periods.
Treatment in Champaign, IL. The WHP clinic is for you if your period soaks through a tampon or pad in less than an hour or two, produces blood clots larger than the size of a quarter, or if bleeding is sustained longer than 7 days.
Causes
PCOS & Cysts
High androgen hormones and ovarian cysts can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular periods, lack of periods, or spotting. Some women experience fertility issues with PCOS or cysts, requiring treatment.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis can cause irregular periods, abnormally heavy bleeding, severe pelvic or abdominal pain, or spotting between menstrual cycles. Endometriosis increases the risk of fertility issues if left untreated.
Fibroids
Many women develop fibroids during the reproductive years, and most do not have symptoms. However, fibroid growth can sometimes cause heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding between periods, blood clots, and pain.
Average Versus Irregular Periods
The average period lasts about 4 days and uses no more than 8 tampons holding 2 to 3 tablespoons of blood. Other common symptoms include bloating, mild to moderate aches with occasional sharp pains, and low mood.
Signs of heavy and irregular periods include: using more than one pad or tampon every two hours, pain that causes nausea, vomiting, or interferes with daily activities, or getting dizzy or weak. Do not ignore these symptoms, as an underlying condition can cause heavy or irregular periods.
Treatment in Champaign, IL at Women’s Health Practice can help you discover the cause and find relief of symptoms.



Treatment Options

Contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives are used to reduce or stop bleeding during menstruation, certain contraceptives also offer pain reduction as a result as well. Contact us to talk about a consultation for contraceptives.

Prescription Medications
For PCOS we offer prescriptions for hormone management and weight loss assistance. Treating the hormonal imbalance in PCOS can regulate periods.

Vitamins and Supplements
Anemia can happen during periods of heavy blood flow and causes symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, and weakness. We can create customized vitamin injections and supplements in addition to certain other treatments.
About Women’s Health Practice
The care team at Women’s Health Practice has decades of experience working at the forefront of women’s health research.
We specialize in women’s health, sexual health, weight loss and hormonal therapy. Our guidelines for patient care put your needs and concerns first when you come to us for heavy and irregular periods. Treatment in Champaign, IL. at WHP is about giving you options to decide what is best for you.




FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy & Irregular Periods
Blood clots are clumps of blood that appear in different shades of red. If they are larger than the size of a quarter, and accompanied by heavy blood flow, you may have heavy periods.
Irregular periods can be a sign of an underlying condition. In some of these conditions, untreated issues can cause difficulties getting pregnant.
A regular period should happen every 3 to 4 weeks.
Yes, we are in-network with most PPOs and HMOs and also accept self-pay patients.

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If you have heavy or irregular periods, treatment in Champaign, IL starts at Women’s Health Practice.