Menorrhagia :
MENORRHAGIA is also known as Hypermenorrhea. It is a condition occurring in women, where the cyclic bleeding occurs at regular intervals but the bleeding is either excessive in amount [more than 80ml] or in duration [more than 7days] or both. Few of the causes are an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding [DUB], Fibroid uterus, ITP- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Leukemia, Platelet deficiency, Liver dysfunction, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Retroverted uterus. Signs and Symptoms include Long duration of flow[more than 7days], passage of big clots, use of increased number of thick sanitary pads, pallor, low level of hemoglobin gives an idea about the correct diagnosis and magnitude of menorrhagia. Patients suffering from menorrhagia may be asked to undergo tests like level of hemoglobin, serum iron, serum ferritin, TSH, endometrial biopsy, hysteroscopy, or sonohysterography. Women suffering from menorrhagia needs to consult Gynaecologist and they may prescribe symptomatic treatment and usage of medications like NSAID's - Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen, aspirin. Hormonal treatment like use of Progesterone, Levonorgestrel-releasing IUS. Use of drugs such as Tranexamic acid that reduce blood loss during menstrual cycle. Skedoc.com helps you find best Gynaecologist in Hyderabad.