Understanding HEAVY Menstrual BLEEDING - Dr Lora Shahine

[@aimeeackerson09]

I'm going to try again. I've been trying for the last 10+ years unsuccessfully to find out what is wrong with me. Every single doctor and OBGYN's "fix" is hormonal birth control, which I can no longer take due to other health reasons... so then I'm basically told "just deal with it, this is your normal". I just want normal healthy periods, not drugs thrown at me 😭

[@shannon9913]

Has your OBGyn ever ordered a pelvic and transvaginal sono for you?

[@plumpnfit]

Have you had your iron levels tested? It could be a lack of iron

[@Subspace._tripmine]

Ask for Tranexamic Acid, brand name Lysteda. This is what I was given. It helps me and my daughter.

[@mauritahowell1415]

Shepjards purse

[@ant713m]

My gynae gave me 3 options. 1 hormone therapy, 2 IUD, 3 cauterisarion. Maybe if you plan not to have any children 3 is the best option

[@kayebohemier]

I've had heavy bleeding since my 20s. Changed a super plus tampon every hour for two days. Had to change overnight pads 2-3 times a night. Flooded an airplane seat on a 2 hour flight because it took so long to deplane and a rush of blood came out when we landed. Obgyn never cared and never tested me for anemia until I had pelvic pain suddenly. Had a cervical polyp removed, and that's helped my bleeding a lot. Got anemia tested when I insisted and it's a wonder I was still upright from losing so much blood every month for years. I had so many advanced deficiency symptoms that I now realize were on the cusp of becoming a health emergency. Also had a uterine biopsy (negative) and a saline sonogram that showed two more polyps. They also found a giant fibroid outside of my uterus that explains why my menstrual disc kept flipping inside and why tampons had started hurting and why I feel pelvic pressure and have to pee a lot. I'm now only bleeding for 5 days. It's still heavy, but now the overnight pad usually lasts through the night, and I can go 2-3 hours between pad changes. It's wild how they just shrugged and didn't care or refer me for testing for so long. For years, they just tried to put me on BC without checking what was wrong. I guess reporting pain changes everything. 🙄

[@LifeAsCandi]

Sorry this has happened to you ❤

[@CocoGoddess014]

Sorry this happened to you mama

[@joyobessa1364]

Omg thanks for sharing your story about your personal journey I’m learning a lot from these comments because two months ago I was diagnosed with anemia same losing of blood during my menstrual period it’s crazy this is a fast time for me and it’s giving me a lot of anxiety 😥

[@SWold-fe2gj]

Thank you for the transparency in answering a question many of us have asked repeatedly, and experienced medical gaslighting about in response to our concerns. You are a huge blessing!

[@drlorashahine]

Thank YOU so much for taking time to say something so kind ❤️

[@asha8859]

Thank you so much for this. I had to go to the hospital after constant fainting spells during my cycle and heavy bleeding. My Red blood cell count was 2.8. I was dying. That was in April, since then, I have been taking iron supplements and also herbs. I have changed my diet to mostly salads and fruit. I'm working on staying away from dairy but I love Pizza but health is wealth and I am thankful for this shift in better health. Thank you for taking the time out to inform us. I had no idea that my cycle was abnormal. It's been better since I have made these changes.

[@MsTommyP]

Well this is scary. I've changed my cup 5 times today (overflowing each time) it's just after 12 noon. Also this is my normal level of bleeding.

[@adapcast]

I have to use adult diapers during the first 2 days because overnights pads just won’t work for me. Today I had a huge bllod cloth come out during my shower almost the size of my palm 😢 I’m a little concerned about that to be honest, I have an appointment in a week to get checked.

[@LemCatOfficial]

Oh my goodness, let us know what they said for anyone else struggling with a similar situation! I hope you are alright and there can be a solution.. A reminder to hold your ground too if they say it's "just a woman's thing." Hope all goes well 🤞😌🤞

[@nataliewilliams551]

Exactly me, I had endometriosis so get checked for that. It’s not comfortable.

[@StephanieFern-oi3xp]

I am really curious. What did the Doctor say? I hope you are doing much better.

[@nataliewilliams551]

Go get it checked . My doctor was amazing and supportive me as i got my first of many surgery’s for endometriosis it in my lifetime. I also get huge clots that size and it’s not nice. So it’s not normal or should be apart of ur life.

[@fromthestars2531]

That's...terrifying. I hope you're doing ok now and got it sorted out. I used to use adult diapers at one point but they didn't work because they're designed to absorb urine, instead. So they leaked everywhere. What brand do you use?

[@rebeccablane]

60 mL .... I lose that in about 4 or 5 hours for 4 days straight, including while sleeping. But if I talk to my doctor about that, I get, *shrug* "Yeah, thats normal." 😂

[@jessicamarcus5158]

Same! She just shrugs and says it's norm and lots of woman have the same type of period. It's so frustrating!

[@deidracunningham9784]

So who do you talk to about it? Ever since I had my youngest son almost two years ago I got my tubes tied and a c section. I have had the worst periods ever and bleed at least that much for the first two days. I have to wear ultra tampons an overnight pads and change them every hour. I am also anemic and have noticed lately how I get extremely tired during this time and have almost no energy and my body becomes very weak. I want to talk to a doctor about it but I don’t want to just get a “that’s normal”?

[@ayamethompson9435]

A few years ago. I was on my bathroom floor in pain. Pasting big clots. I went to the ER. I was soaking through a pad every hour. The doctor said I have uterine leiomyomas. I was put on birth control. So, the clots are smaller, and i get cramps just 1 or 2 days. The problem I'm having now is long periods. I can deal with heavly flow and cramps but not the long period.

[@crystalscheider4575]

I get told that i need to try birth control, and lose weight. No one seems to be sympathetic or give me many answers. I get take iron and ibuprofen. Thank you for thos video.

[@EnixQueen]

Before my iud mine were 8 to 10 days long. I was not able to hold a job due to how heavy they were. I couldnt leave my house. I got an iud and it made it very light. Ive had my iud and within 7 weeks the strings got lost. Doc tried to remove it last tuesday and its embedded. Now im not eligible for another iud. They told me heavy periods are normal after having 4 kids. Im dreading getting the iid out because even though its embedded i can still do things in my life. 😞

[@NatashaGovindasamy]

Thank you for your informative video. My bleeding sessions are torture. I have been bleeding so heavy off and on for the past 2 years that it's driving me crazy. I have been to a doctor who has done a menopausal screen blood test for me and it can back negative. He says nothing is wrong. To explain how bad it gets, I mess my clothes, I go through a pack (18 pads) of ALWAYS NIGHT PADS in 1day. My bathroom floor looks like a murder scene. When I get out of the shower, the blood is running down my thighs. I cannot stand for too long, I bleed excessively. My stomach feels like something is ripping itself apart inside. I'm in continuous discomfort. I feel tired and moody all the time. I eat beetroot and livers to help boost my blood. My blood count according to another test result is sitting at half it's level, 6. So I ask myself how can nothing be wrong when I am losing so much blood. My blood loss lasts a month, sometimes 3 months straight. I am in such distress because no one understands. I went to my GP, hoping he can help, he gave me a birth control to stop the bleeding, it did but it comes back again. My stomach looks like a rugby ball protruding out from it. It feels like something is hard and round at the tip of the point of my stomach, sometimes it hurts and sometimes it does not. I'm lost for words at this point. I live in South Africa, our health system is not the best. Doctors here don't have their patients best interest at heart. It's quite overwhelming, cause I feel alone and no help is arriving at time soon. 😢😔

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shopjards purse

[@meiliai2437]

Oh my goodness I’m sorry you’re going through this. Have u been Check for uterine fibroids ??

[@angelinawagner8899]

I’m Bleeding the same. Day 18 of my period. Last three days I’ve had lots of blood clots. All morning. Then bleeding slows a bit and then starts again. They found a fibroid inside my uterus. They are removing it on June 20th. My concern is will I be ok with losing blood and clots so Much before the surgery. They say it’s. Normal with fibroids but it’s so unpleasant. I’m Bloated and tired and cramp every time I have clots. Miserable. How are you now?

[@LizzyBae-hu6my]

Go for pelvic scan it can be adenomyosis or any other issue as well

[@thankyoutaylor12]

😢

[@SamarraKing]

Im only 19, an my doctor doesn't know why i have extreme periods. I have to use the nighttime pads as normal ones if not im doubling up, have to use the largest tampons there are but still fill them in 30 min. Did yhe ultrasounds for endometriosis but didn't find anything. She put me on birth control for my cramps the way id describe it is that its like a white hot jack hammer being turned on and jabbed in my overies. Ive had to miss work because i was in so much pain that i ended up getting fired because it wasn't a "good enough excuse". My periods can last two weeks or just one day. My boyfriend who i live with thinks that "im a big baby" because he thinks its not as bad. This really gave me some good advice for my next visit. Super helpful.

[@SuenosPerdidos]

Hey. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. I’m 35 now and have had all the struggles you are going through. I was diagnosed with endometriosis almost 2 years ago. I also had the ultrasound a couple of times before being diagnosed, and nothing showed. It was only after having a laparoscopy that they found moderate, encroaching on severe, endometriosis. Keep pushing and for sure get a laparoscopy if you suspect endometriosis. It’s really the only way they can diagnose. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re just weak and the pain is normal. I’ve had that from people most of my life and it caused a lot of deep set trauma that I’m working through now. Getting a diagnosis was almost a relief because people who had doubted me before finally were put in their place. Only you know what’s right and wrong in terms of your body and pain. As the video says if it’s affecting your every day life it’s not normal - Not even in the slightest. I really hope you get to the bottom of it ❤

[@ChrisMyers-nj3mz]

I’m sorry you aren’t being believed. You deserve to be believed. Your boyfriend is treating you really badly by being so dismissive. I’m confident that you are underselling how much pain you are in and not exaggerating. When you get accustomed to so much pain it’s hard to realize truely how much pain you are in compared to many others. The normal amount of pain is zero.

[@wonky_shoebox7514]

Either dump your boyfriend or get a period simulator and force him to wear it, then ask him if he still thinks you're a baby.

[@desertoasis2024]

From what I understand, heavier obese women menstruate more than skinny thin women. Two of my skinny gal pals only bleed 3 days a cycle. I'm larger than them and I bleed usually 7 days every cycle. Problem is that for the past year and a half now, I've bled every other week, so I'm having 26 menstrual cycles a year. That's too much! And now, I've been on my period 10 days already. Hormone imbalance, perimenopause, thyroid issues are probably the root causes. I can't wait to stop menstruating permanently. Menopause would be a Godsend.

[@nataliewilliams551]

Not always true. I suffer from endometriosis,low ovarian reserve,thryriod issue, Low iron and my hormone are imbalance all playing affect to my cycle.I’m not small but I’m not huge- I have friends who have endometriosis who are size 8-14 so size or body shape doesn’t matter- basically it doesn’t discriminate. It can be very painful and something alot of us would love to get rid of the heaviness ,large clots or length.

[@rossothecrimson7]

I was 120 and bleeding like a mfr.

[@ElainJohnson-cm2qn]

I have been bleeding for 53 days I have PCOS hypo thyroidism low iron and obesity I went eight months without one then lost twenty five pounds and now I can't stop bleeding I've spent two hundred dollars on period products in three weeks it's miserable

[@leoniep9231]

A friend of me who is a bit overweight tells me she bleeds only 2-3 days, and only very little. I am quite skinny and bleed heavily for 7-8 days. I think anecdotal evidence is not going to be useful - we would need a statistical survey with a larger sample size and one that includes other factors as well, like diet etc., because correlation of factors does not automatically equal causation.

[@themoonbleu627]

Not true my obese cousin bleeds 3 days I always bleed 5-7 and I’m thin

[@daluladesigns8366]

I’ll bleed for 7 days and sometimes will go through a super plus in about 20 minutes or less. On my average period, i’ll finish off half a 30 qty box of tampons. Not only that, but my periods are painful! I don’t do well on birth control and so I’m really thinking its time to get my uterus out. My irons been affected and so has my life so thanks for this vlog!

[@saraking1545]

I really like you. You are so informative and provide so much more insight and information than a typical obgyn. I wish these where all things we are taught as girls so we know what to expect and what is and isn’t normal.

[@habibaali7442]

I’m heavily blessed

[@drlorashahine]

I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Thank you for watching❤️🤞🍍

[@meganthompson6676]

I use 2-3 of those "over nite" pads a day for the first 2 days of my cycle; there covered in blood, like they've been soaked in blood. Should I be worried?

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@Sama-eb6xm]

u mean 2 to 3 table spoon at an hour right?😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@AryAyala]

Exactly! I was like no way I can fill a whole menstrual cup

[@candicesingleton2191]

I use 2 overnight pads and a pullup and sometimes still go through

[@MariamTalks]

Try period pants but also checks for endo or ando. And fibroids

[@rachellizzie889]

I recently bled once in between periods and last month had two periods. Now I heavy a very heavy period and this cycle is my worst one yet. My overnight pads don't even work and my period leaks through my shorts all over the place and my family notices and is worried as well. This hasn't happened since high school and I'm around 30 now.

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@JasmineSymoneLove]

I've been dealing with heavy/prolonged bleeding since i was 12....still never got to the root of the issue

[@deidracunningham9784]

Okay so wait? What if you’re already anemic. How does that affect your period? Because I am and watching this video is making me realize that during my period I am extremely weak and exhausted no matter how much sleep I get and have absolutely no energy.

[@Phaith2006]

Something to really think about: where is the menstrual blood coming from? Although it exits thru the vagina, is this the same blood in our veins.

[@risingphoenixalichiaburns6942]

I have had the same experience as many people in the amount she showed for an entire cycle is what I have in the 1st day to 2 days. It's horrible even last night. I had to get up twice through the night and change as it was making a mess. I always double up on my products to ensure I don't have leakage. It's extremely painful and I can hardly do anything for 2 days. And I've had many children. I'm no stranger to pain, but it's excruciating. Sometimes most of the haven't gone to the doctors don't have a car at the moment and plenty of excuses I should no longer use. But every time I went in, they would suggest birth control or something to that effect. I can't do that as it causes too many complications from side effects. I did have when I was 18 years old. HP v that I had gotten from my mother at birth. I am 42 years old. They did not have much back then to help that and never seem to have a flare up. But I have not had a test done in over 10 years to check if everything is okay or not. Also, typically, they would do a pop smear and if that didn't show anything that's all that would be done I would love to have the many other tests run as well. I know that something is wrong. It literally scares my family as well. Thank you. I have subscribed because I was in tears. Feeling happy that I wasn't crazy and that this indeed was a problem is a problem.😢❤

[@Aftzung2]

I’ve been spending 2 years (officially) finding out why I’m bleeding so much 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@EyreAffair]

I'd had heavy bleeding ever since high school (15-16), and even more now (32) after I got the Paragard IUD inserted in 2016-2017. One of the things my OB/GYN told me is that copper IUDs may cause heavier bleeding due to the copper in the IUD irritating the lining of the uterus. However, I think it's more likely that my heavier bleeding is caused by genetic reasons, as I have a family history of hypothyroidism and uterine fibroids. My mother had to have a total hysterectomy after uterine ablation to stem her heavy bleeding failed, and she developed a grapefruit-sized fibroid in her uterus in her mid-50s.

[@keikei3301]

Thank you for this informative video. Helped me so much

[@drlorashahine]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@jodimcdaniel7224]

I know I have fibroids and anemia due to my extremely heavy periods I’m on day 2 and my period is so heavy right now that when I got up out of bed blood started gushing out and overflowing my pad and ran down my legs and I use the largest overnight pads that always makes and it’s not the thin maxi pads either

[@GabrielleMcKelvie]

I know everyone has the morning period flood, but I woke up one morning wondering why my pants where wet. I think I had period underwear and a pad on, and as soon as I took off my pants it was like a DAM. I got in the shower and cleaned up, but that was insane and I took the first hour off school. Not sure if that’s classed as “heavy” but it was a lot, and the first time that happened to me. Also, I have diagnosed anemia (which I take pills for) so wondering if that has anything to do with the amount of blood? Ive fainted quite a few times because of my high white blood cell count from an infection on my toe (lol), and also because I have low iron. I’ve always known I’ve had a slightly heavier period than average, I really want to know if my periods are causing my anemia or at least contributing. Sorry this was long!

[@luciedvorakova2167]

Also perimenopause can be the cause of irregular and abnormally heavy (or light) periods.

[@crystalfelicia9924]

ME for all of my 20s and up to now thru 30s!

[@yogamomny]

I use a Size large menstrual cup and I have to empty it at least four times a day because it will become filled and leak through onto my pad. I literally have to use pads designed for incontinence with a menstrual cup or I will have a wardrobe mishap. I bleed a full week but the last three days are light. I’m severely anemic and getting iron infusions and as soon as I start to menstruate my levels drop down again. My doctor told me she was surprised I’m functioning as well as I am. Little does she know I’m not really functioning well at all I feel Like the walking dead most days. She wants to give me an iud but I worry about perforation and I’ve been researching getting an ablation but apparently that can make it harder to diagnose uterine cancer if a woman develops that issue so I’m just unsure what to do at this point but I’m so depressed because my quality of life has been terrible for so long and this is the first doctor that has even listened to me. I’ve been dealing with this for over thirty years. Thanks for all the information. I’m going to ask my doctor about some of these things at my next visit.

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse during cycle.

[@Mrs.Deanna_Ember]

Thank you for this 🙏 Certain months I have heavy bleeding, although it's not nearly to the extent that I was telling myself from what I understand now is true excessive bleeding. I try to eat better and excercise a bit more lately and stopped taking supplements with black cohosh particulary.

[@maishamirza892]

I got my periods after 5 months.Now its been 13 days but not stopping, what should i do

[@Simrankhanna0369]

Same issue? Did it stopped

[@maishamirza892]

@@Simrankhanna0369 noo..its been 19 days💔what about u

[@_gummy.gue_]

Deffinetly visit a doctor he will give you peels that will help you . Tho I drank all those peels and it worked for a little time , couse now a year passed and I have it again ... I really don't know what to do ... 🙁

[@maishamirza892]

@@_gummy.gue_ i visited doctor.got some tests

[@felichhangte3708]

I have 13-14 days every month, i think its already 1 year now, i have seen 2 difference doctor, they gave me birth control pills, to control my period but nothing work, last month i did ultrasound, papsmear, blood test, ultrasound show that i have 33mm ovarian cyst, but my doc said its small and there nothin to worry, im having period for 20 days already, sometime i feel dizzy.

[@corainight5378]

I have always had heavy periods. I have to wear ultra tamps and huge pose pads and have to change them every couple of hours. On top of that I am on my period right now but I don't have the money to get any pads or tamps at the moment. So I am wearing a load of tissue. I feel like crying right now.😢

[@Angel-nl8np]

Other doctors on KZbin talking about consuming fresh Aloe vera to decrease heavy bleeding as Aloe has hormone balancing effects. Now I’m confused as you are saying not to consume Aloe Vera

[@sarahsaxton234]

I have had bad periods so much that I once passed out in class when I was 18 years old and I once bled for 3 weeks

[@TheBlogWasWendi]

What helped you?

[@wonky_shoebox7514]

I went on the mirena coil purely to stop my bleeding; ive pcos and my periods would last roughly a month, i only got them once a year. I used to soak through my products and would keep spare underwear, pants, painkillers and extra products at work to be prepared. I also had a small hot water bottle for my cramps as they were so bad

[@kimighee_238]

Thank you for this I'll be making sure the dr does more for me

[@drlorashahine]

I'm glad this was helpful 😊Thank you for watching 😊

[@Gravity-ge]

I cannot say how much i bleed but for past 8 years every month i bleed for 21 days😖😣 checked with gyno, she gave me some fibroid med before even confirming just to stop bleeding to scan. But it stopped by fluke, i didnt know it. i thought it worked. Did scan and results came no fibroids, everything clear so she gave me pills. I got these odd feeling like burning skin kina irritability and too sensitive to surrounding. So i stopped it on day 2 itself waited a week for this feeling to calm. But what that pills and med brought me a period that lasted almost 3 months...starting from 16th oct to 22nd dec, on 12th dec i was almost dying, i even took whole sheet of teranexamic acid which was suggested by GP in nov. Nothing worked. Except bed rest completed for a week. My husband took care of me for months, complete bed rest, period stopped on the 22nd dec. Took me 3 months to get back normal. These med will spoil health and bring the worst than cure. All gyno said no issue with my body and they do not know why i bleed like this. Now past a couple of year it goes for 2 weeks or 15 days.. if i bed rest from day 1 to 4..then it ends by 5th ..noticed that walking and bending, tidying house chores makes it worst...

[@mermaidmellerz9707]

I am a non-diabetic taking metFORMIN to become more insulin sensitive due to PCOS symptoms. I was having 6 week long menses with heavy bleeding. After taking metFORMIN for 2 months, I had a single "light" period, but now I am bleeding extremely heavy--heavier than before and there are so many clots. I see now this is severely abnormal bleeding. Do you think using metFORMIN could have influenced this current heavy cycle?

[@madhumitachoudhary120]

I m facing the same issue, could you tell me what you did with your issue.

[@mermaidmellerz9707]

@madhumitachoudhary120 I continued to take the medication, and the excessive heavy bleeding slowed down significantly. Now it's been 3 weeks with extremely light spotting every other day. (Sorry if TMI, but let me explain "extremely light bleeding." Every other day or so, when I wipe myself after urinating, I would get light pink to red, clear, sticky discharge. I know it is weird that it is clear, but there it is, like clear vaginal lubrication with streaks of dark red or just a pink hue. Again, sorry if tmi!) did not change anything other than intentionally eating healthier (like salads everyday, whole grains, non startchy veggies, and fruit.) When I was bleeding for 6 weeks in a row, I never had more than 2 weeks with a break from the heavy flow, so right now, with 3 weeks of light spotting, it has been just fine with me. I'm scheduled to see an OBGYN at the end of march, and they will be doing an ultrasound on my ovaries to see if there are cysts or fibroids in my uterus. With the light bleeding, I haven't needed to use products at all. It is not a flow, it is just there when I wipe. Idk if that helps at all but that's been my experience since my last comment.

[@layaliodeh3369]

I have bben dignosed with DVT after long flight and being on contraseptive polls.....My period finished one week already and after my diagnosis right away the dodcor asked me to stop taking the contraseptive pills....after 4 days from that i have period and it was so heavy changing pads every 2 hours...soaked with many clots ....what to do my doctor said it could be from blood thinner ...ehat to do now?

[@Banana11128]

I find it's more when I feel I need to use the bathroom and then I pass alot of blood..way more than I should, also large clots,I've endometriosis and 2 surgeries later and no benefit. There suggesting hysterectomy with ovaries removal. But as mine is on bowel to I'm not sure

[@shehrozkhan5908]

If one has 15 days periods from 1st time to onward still at the age of 23,,,,what will be the causes behind this??? After using many medications the cycle not come to normal 7 days,, what is the reason???

[@PioneerEditor]

Im turning 40 yea old, im surprice my period last for morethan 7 days long, but have no pain, i change napkin 3x a day

[@lesliegee7669]

my doctor said its normal, but my period has been heavy for over a year now, its soaking and the biggest night pad i used. 😢

[@briahnaangel3968]

I’ve been bleeding for 2 years with blood clots and I don’t even know what my period is Ino cramping or anything and they keep giving me birth control😭😭😭

[@drlorashahine]

You have my sincerest empathy for the difficult situation you’ve been through. I'd advise you to get a second opinion from a different medical provider. Unfortunately, I can't give personal medical advice on social media.

[@ChrisMyers-nj3mz]

What type of doctor should we go for this? I take some of the herbs that cause bleeding but if I don’t it drags out over 10 days or so, sometimes even stopping and then starting all over again. and still so much blood, if I juice and take a little oregano oil my heavy part lasts just 1 day and the period only lasts a 4 days if I’m lucky. But oh my God, I didn’t realize how much blood was normal. I easily bleed well over 100 miloliters each period.

[@josefinaentero4625]

I'm also worried because I had surgery for 9 moths that I have to maintain a medicine called preninut nor, but after 6 moths that I took my period came back again, I was very worried about my self

[@melaD333]

Thanks for all the information.. but you never mentioned perimenopause (or did I miss it?) - I have had the heaviest bleeding since entering perimenopause.

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you! Heavy bleeding at perimenopause can happen but some people have the opposite experience- lighter and less frequent. Hope you’re feeling ok

[@teresadiaz1888]

Thank you Dr. Shahine this was very helpful and informative ...👍 first time l view your channel and have subscribed...

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you! I really appreciate your reaching out ❤️

[@SheilaMoloi-p8p]

Will i be able to get pregnant if i have heavily bleeding?

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@kimighee_238]

My period is so bad it has been for many months I've been to the dr he put me back on the Depo jab it has done nothing im still bleeding an I can do much without it gushing I've stained everything I sit on when I go to the toilet blood all over the seat it's very exhausting and hard to manage

[@shannonladd5892]

I've been overly bleeding since I got cut and burnt after my last child

[@marietjies6086]

I started measuring with a cup i was spot bleeding the first week starting my second week it was heavy again. So by day 4 or 5 i decided to measure. In 24 hours it is 200ml.

[@dunaroda4824]

Dear Lora, could you make an analogue video for light menstrual flow? I am 35 and have periods that last 2.5-3 days max, never soaking a full pad, and my OB-GYN says it is normal and nothing to worry about, but everywhere I look this seems to be abnormally light. Would be great to know what can cause this and what tests would be useful. Thanks!

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you - that can be normal but if it’s a CHANGE for you after a uterine procedure or pregnancy then that could be worrisome for scarring. A uterine cavity evaluation like a HSG or saline sonogram and help make sure the uterine cavity is normal ❤️❤️❤️

[@ynnahvillegas3025]

​@@drlorashahine if menopause even u take a pill it will get me to get period?or not at all

[@PatriciaWilliam-n9h]

My first period started with heavy bleeding when I bored I bleed a lot till the doctor give me medicine to make it normal, right now my son is 14years old, son I haven't getting pregnant, but I still bleed heavy for two days and the rest of the day can be small. Please educating

[@constancefaithful1451]

After my 2 boys ,I have heavy periods with blood clots,it last for 3 days and after that is just spotting

[@yariburgos3473]

I am currently on my second period of the month, the first was severely abnormal like almost black for 2 days then bright red, now it's very heavy I'm on my 4th day I'm changing every 2 hours with a lot of smaller clots and every now and again larger grape sized, is this something to go to the doctor for?

[@andreazwart9907]

Can you explain why ibuprofen would help with heavy periods? I thought as an NSAID, ibuprofen would make the bleeding worse, even if it’s not as severe as aspirin, Heparin, etc.

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@NordiaBryan]

Good night i only see my period for only 2days then i see spot can i get pregnant

[@NthabelengNgoepe]

Hello I stay for 3 months without periods then after I heavy 1 day every week what causes this pls help

[@sairakhanabbasi]

Does the 2 table spoon of blood is enough? And its normal?

[@adrianedossantos7001]

Can you please Dr tell me if Iodine intake can cause spotting Btwn period? Prolonged bleeding?

[@zelou4970]

Its my second period like ever and ive bled through 3 pads in around a few hours not counted a pair of underwear ruined, and using toilet psper because im out of pads and its 3am, I hate this 😭 i cant sleep! Idk what to do rn cause idk even know much about periods yet

[@tiffanynicole7533]

This makes me have soooo many questions, after my second born my body has not Bern right and my pcp doesn't belive me. I shouldn't be leaking my ULTRA tampon within an hour ot 2.

[@Emilyshaw2010]

I have no idea why but I’m bleeding that much by the end of the day I have soaked up two pads and I don’t get why I’m a 13 yr old girl I have no idea what’s going on

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ ️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@CarrieLouise89]

Thank you 😊 ❤yoube given me the confidence to approach the drs

[@drlorashahine]

You got this! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@dimitryem0124]

My girlfriend bleed too much. Can I donate her blood to help her during period ?

[@gavytrini]

What about cod liver oil? Can taking cod liver oil cause you to have heavy bleeding or clotting?

[@drlorashahine]

Not that I am aware of 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@maryjanealcaraz3160]

Im scared on the doctor specially my sister just than radiation and my brother got undergo surgery in the future.😢

[@deshaylasmith3518]

Doctor never gave resolution i been going through this since I was 11 and im. 37. I been on every birth control and my body reject it or i get allergic reaction. While pregnant with my they found cyst on my ovaries which was cancerous but I past it. But didn't know prior I been getting these cyst but I have been passing them(the spotting). After I had my first child my period were heavy and painful. Where I was wearing diapers and changing alot lasted for a year. After that they a week or 2 weeks. I had 2 more children and 2 miscarriages. Since age of 32. Now I have huge clots size of sliders and feel like contraction. Weeks and consistently uti and constipation . they have no resolution other than removal. Smh btw I release multi eggs a month instead of one. If anyone has same issues please let know relieve this pain other than

[@_gummy.gue_]

is it ok to Have menprhagia at 12???

[@melindanieto3545]

I've been bleeding since Jan 22 today is April 7 this is too much

[@magdelineohen4894]

Same here since the 10th of March till today April 9,am so tired and angry

[@magdelineohen4894]

How old r u? I'm 44 maybe that's why it's not stopping but from January that's too long girl

[@melindanieto3545]

I just went to the doctor today

[@melindanieto3545]

49 years old

[@drlorashahine]

You have my sincerest empathy for the difficult situation you're going through. I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@ari-jv]

I have my period for a month. I’m scared. Am I hemorrhaging. I had a Pap smear and nothing was wrong. I also had an ultrasound and nothing was wrong. I don’t have cancer

[@aneesahm4301]

Same for me. No period at all in April and have been on my period since May 1st! It’s been 24 days and I am very concerned. I will let you know if I find something out. I am in peri-menopause so maybe that’s it.

[@ari-jv]

@@aneesahm4301 oh wow. I’m in my 20s so no menopause

[@aneesahm4301]

I called my doctor and she prescribed me a birth control pill called Nortrel. I was to take 3 pills a day for a week and then go to 1 a day for 21 days. We’ll, after the first 3 pills it stopped my bleeding! So happy but this is a temporary fix. I am not staying on bc for the long term. Maybe do a partial hysterectomy

[@naomifourie9016]

I'd like to know what is wrong if I'm bleeding 1.5 litre in 2 days

[@naomifourie9016]

I am anemic, but this bleeding seems way worse than anything you mentioned

[@AfvbDfv]

Please what so I do My period is bleed too much

[@shakiravillegas1176]

Need a good obgyn or something of that sort i have bumps down there from what's achne they said but they are big like the size of a regular fingernail. Also bleeding like crazy big blood clots and several of them worried about bleeding through constantly. Can feel the blood literally come out at times it's gross. Lack of energy stomach/body aches. I hate it started last year went away for 7months when they gave me meds for a uti but came back take one real shower everyday min and get in atleast 1 more to clean myself again down there idk what to do

[@vickyfinzzi]

(i posted the same question on another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzKoZdth69lsK8) Hi Dr. I have a question about my cycle. I use oral birth control (have been for 10+ years) and I used to have my period on day 3 after I stopped, now I am having it at day 6 after I stop and the whole period couldn't fill up a pad, such a low flow.. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17, but my last exam showed I don't have it.. . I am planning on stopping the birth control in the next couple months.. Do you think I should reach out to a fertility DR?

[@mandydingleSELLSSWFL]

I was in my 2 week wait when I started bleeding and it’s heavier than I have ever experienced. Last time I had my iud removed in 2020 I got pregnant first cycle so this time I thought the same thing would happen. I had my iud removed Jan 10. I tracked my cycle and should have ovulated on Jan 21. I started spotting on feb 1 and today it was extremely heavy. Soaked 3 tampons during day and still leaked. Over night I leaked which normally I never even have blood at all at night it’s always super light at night I’m the past. Just little freaked out.

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us ❤️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@maryl9432]

I had clots yesterday and heavy bleading im worried

[@angelwilliams5428]

I used adult diapers and I have when 4 off them and they go through that did have change them sick on my stomach I can put my stomach hurts all the time is sick all the time a week and try to do a lot of things best I can.

[@jessicastamp4268]

Hi , I never had issues with my periods. Until recently, at first I thought my body was just changing and I was just experiencing the same things my mom did. But after going to the doctor I was told I had a small cyst and one small fibroid . The provider also said bc the fibroid is small I shouldn’t be be bleeding so much. I honestly feel like my body changed after taking the COVID vaccine . Myself and few of my co-workers share similar stories. Did anyone else experience this

[@jivikadhingra3272]

In last month I miss my period in this month I get my period back but it is 8 days I have please tell me reasons about that

[@HabilaHaske]

What about 1 to 2 or 3 days is this normal

[@michaellomeli8096]

Thanks Lora.

[@drlorashahine]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@NambuusiAminah]

Thanks Dr.Lora Allah bless you

[@kookieff2005]

Before this I think few years ago I got my period nonstop for 3month and this year 1month with heavy period😭😭

[@kookieff2005]

Now I'm 19 years old

[@jihan-el7630]

Did you discover whyyy?

[@kookieff2005]

@@jihan-el7630 before this (1year ago 3 month nonstop) doc say that I have a hormone unstable.. But this once I got heavy bleed

[@habibaali7442]

I’m worrying this bleeding talking way my life

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching❤️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@ToxicVideoKitten6]

lol ive had bleed through your tampon and pad every couple hours periods my whole life, and as long lasting as ten months with only a day or two of brown or no blood. but because i dont have any serious pain with them, my drs have repeatedly said well lets see how you feel in x amount of time or my favorite, if you lost the weight everything would fix itself. my husband was always confused why i sleep on towels, or changed my pants several times a day, until one period free day, i passed a clot shopping and it was like the damn shining elevator scene through swimsuit, leggings and jeans. but still the drs say im fine

[@nanx7062]

4 tbsp is average?!?! Well guess I am team heavy flow. 😅

[@candicesingleton2191]

A super plus tampon maybe last 20 to 30 mins

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@AdetounAkingbade]

Am bleeding much n having a clots too am really tried,

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ ️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@NordiaBryan]

It is normal everyday

[@mauritahowell1415]

Take shepherds purse

[@habibaali7442]

I need talk you I’m bleeding money years

[@sherieharper4091]

What if told dr they do nothing to help you

[@Warmsapien]

Liver and kidney disease?😮

[@sherieharper4091]

My clit is itshy and cervix l been bleeding and having cervical 😊 itchy bad

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ ️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@Sliverbane]

I can soak an Ultra tampon and soak the back up pad edge to edge. Changing every hour. Changing at night more than one time. And it looks like chopped beef in the pad. Yuuuup Had to switch to adult diapers just to stop ruining my sheets/mattress. Tried the cup...it pressed up against my cervix and hurt like a bitch while in a seated position. I also filled that sucker in 4 hours...and I did not want to use the larger version of the cup,. Most period panties don't come in my size... I finally found a company that makes sizes of to 6x...but they run small. 6X is more like a 3X in my opinion.

[@raizellouisebarnes6348]

I have Pcos and have heavy periods . 45yrs old. Low blood plates. Have low blood pressure, tired and no energy. Alot of pains .

[@drlorashahine]

I am so sorry - ask your doctor about options to decrease amount of bleeding with menses - this could help your symptoms ❤️

[@sherieharper4091]

Wow it look you is right Job

[@sherieharper4091]

Why arw Ob dont know this