Stopping Heavy Bleeding When You Have Fibroids
Fibroids often create severe menstrual problems, such as abnormal levels of bleeding, cramping, excessively long periods and anemia. There are a number of ways of stopping heavy bleeding when you have fibroids and one of these is to review your use of tampons.
We all have different coping strategies when bleeding is heavy. Some women might use plastic bedsheets, coupled with layers of towels, others might use multiple pads or those designed for heavy incontinence and others might wear tampons and pads at the same time as well as adopting other strategies. Indeed, many women find that they need to adopt a multifaceted approach to deal with the problems.
However, using tampons can actually make heavy bleeding worse and sometimes, stopping heavy bleeding when you have fibroids can be achieved by making a few subtle changes.
When the body perceives a foreign body within the pelvic area, this can cause cramping as the muscles contract in an attempt to expel it. Although we cannot determine the precise causes of fibroids, we do know some of the factors which can make them grow, thereby worsening symptoms. Tampons are generally created from a mixture of cotton and rayon and a fragrance agent. The cotton from which the tampons are made is very often grown in conditions which use sprays of herbicides and pesticides, both of which leave residues. These chemicals are believed to disrupt hormones, which, in itself, is a strong contributory factor in fibroid growth.
Stopping heavy bleeding when you have fibroids can sometimes be achieved by stopping using tampons. If you feel you cannot manage without them, the best alternative is to source some made from unbleached, organic cotton. Although a little more expensive, it will be well worth it. If you do decide not to use tampons, it will generally take a few weeks for the effects to be seen, although some women report a reduction in cramping pains within the first menstrual period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Uterine fibroids, pain, heavy bleeding and irregular periods?
I have multiple large and small fibroids, severe endometriosis, severe adhesions (they thought I’d had chemo). I used to have very regular periods but they are now irregular and heavy with a long pms time around when I expect a period. I was getting one heavy one about every other month having to change pads every 15 minutes for one day of it. And a lighter one in between with alot of spotting. But sometimes I can have pms symptoms like I’m starting and not start for a couple weeks. (They say it’s inoperable.) Is this common? What should I be worried about? What can I do?-
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I had this same problem in 2005, I experienced heavy bleeding and it continued for about a week, quit with just spotting and then back to bleeding again. This was so bad it put me in a very weak state and finally decided to visit obgyn and had blood test and ultra sound done. I was so low on blood that I had to have 4 pints replaced due to so much blood loss. The ultra sound showed a fibroid tumor. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy in September 2005 and the tumor removed. The fibroid tumor was causing the main problem for me, making my periods unbearable. Now I feel fine health wise, my blood count is back up, but of course I went straight to menopause, but I’m handling it the best I can. I wish you luck, have your blood checked for anemia and an ultra sound to see where and how large the fibroids are.
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high blood platelet reading been on iron tabs since november anemia due to heavy bleeding from fibroids and tp?
what could be the cause of high blood platlets, i was diagnosed in november with anemia i also take norithresone to stop bleeding, I also have b12 deficiency was 119 after 2 months of meds it is now 247 still below border line, i also have fibroids growing within the wall of my womb,the dr has told me she will contact the haemotologist for advice, any answers u can give me thanks, anet-
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Im 39, i’m having no children! I’m suffering from uterine fibroids, sever heavy bleeding during period.I have?
anemia from my heavy period. I have pain in my pelvic region! I can’t bear the pain during my long 10 day cycle. I am usually laying on the bed for 4 days doubled over in pain! I’m getting an endometrial biopsy next week. They say i have options & were talking aboyt surgery. What does the surgery through my symptoms look like i should do? thanks.-
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Apart from having fibroids what else can cause heavy mestrual bleeding?
I have had a scan and was told I have the smallest fibroids and they were not likely to cause me any problems. I’m however having really have menstrual bleeding and have to take Tranexamic Acid to control it which am not comfortable with as I have to take it every month for about four days. Just don’t want to be on any medication long term.-
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I have heard of fibroid’s of all sizes, and they do cause more pain with periods, including more blood. if they are small, doctors are not to free in taking a woman’s uterus these days. Just make sure you keep checking them as they can attach to kidneys ect, then your in trouble.did he give you anything to shrink them, talk to your doctor again…
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Why am I bleeding heavy after uterine abalation surgery. I had uterine fibroids and the surgery has not helpe?
I had surgery back in September and start bleeding about a week ago…heavier than normal why is this?-
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My wife had the same problem after treatment for fibroids.Your uterus has lost it’s lining from the surgery and is bleeding heavier,because the blood vessels are closer to the surface.Give it a month or two to regain the tissue that was scraped out and see your doctor if you feel faint or light headed from the blood loss.Once you have surgury,it can take weeks for it to heal.Try to rest as much as possible.
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