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*eek83
writes:I'm on a really heavy period this month, I'm filling up my pads quicker than usual. The pain usually goes away, but this time the cramps are more painful, and they're there all day. Before I came on I had a different type of cramp. Is there something wrong? should i be concerned?
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reader, Deek83 +, writes (24 December 2010):
Deek83 is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThe heavier than normal period ended within three days.
I'm usually on for at least 5-6 days.
Could i be pregnant, or is it something else?
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reader, Princess Aunty  +, writes (17 December 2010):
Hormonal imbalance is the most common cause of heavy menstrual flow. An imbalance of estrogen and progesterone causes the lining of the uterus to thicken more than average. This in turn causes heavier bleeding. This is most common in teenagers when they first begin menstruating and in premenopausal women.
Fibroid tumors also cause heavy menstrual flow. Most uterine fibroid tumors are non-cancerous, but can cause heavy bleeding. More than half of women over age thirty have fibroids, but most have no symptoms. After menopause, uterine fibroids usually shrink on their own. Other than heavy bleeding, uterine fibroid symptoms include discomfort or pain in the pelvic region or lower back and painful intercourse.Several different thyroid disorders can cause excessive menstrual flow. Women are eight times more likely than men to have thyroid disorders. Other symptoms of thyroid disorders are fatigue, dry skin and hair, hair
loss, forgetfulness, depression, and heart palpitations.
Other less common medical conditions that can cause heavy menstrual flow include sexually transmitted diseases, pelvic infection, a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrands, endometriosis, tubal pregnancy, kidney disease, lupus, and cancer. Blood thinners and other medications may contribute to menorrhagia. Lifestyle choices that can contribute to heavy periods include excessive alcohol drinking and infection caused by an IUD.
Menorrhagia can cause other health complications. The most common is anemia. If left untreated, anemia can cause fatigue, irritability, headaches, and even heart damage. Heavy menstrual periods are the most common cause of anemia in premenopausal women. Menorrhagia can also cause infertility.
The good news is that in most situations, heavy periods are easily diagnosed and corrected. Contact your doctor if you suspect that you suffer from menorrhagia. After performing a few tests to pinpoint the cause, most cases of heavy menstrual bleeding can be treated with medications or simple outpatient procedures.
also the cramps that you are having is due to the heavy mense.
so as i told you it can be normal to some extent but however can be also dangerous so better you consult a doctor.
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reader, SexyAnnonymous  +, writes (16 December 2010):
 No Babez Dont Worry It May Be Because Of The Changes On The Weather It Happened To Me Too n Now Its Gone x
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reader, Weeble +, writes (16 December 2010):
No-one but a medical professional could completely put your mind at rest. It may be a normal fluctuation. It could be indicative of something more. Go have a chat with a doctor, one of the nurses at a sexual health/family planning clinic, or if you're in college they usually have a sexual health counsellor/nurse of some kind too.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 December 2010): if the pain gets to severe you may want to go to a doctor. and since im definitely not a doctor please dont only go by what i say. sometimes i also have very heavy periods with worse pain. this happens to me every few months. and i know a few other girls who have the same problem. iv never been to the doctor for it but you can go and get prescribed medicine to help the bleeding not be so bad, like birth control. this is something i worry myself over, but you know your body and if you feel that something is wrong then should be concerned.
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reader, petina1 +, writes (16 December 2010):
 Periods can get heavier. Is it happening at the normal time of month for you or is it happening at other times as well. It's always best to let the doc know. if you are on a certain type of contraception that can affect things as well. You need to rule everything out first to make sure that something else isnt going on.
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