Heavy Bleeding / Menstrual Periods | Columbus, GA

When a woman’s menstrual periods are so heavy, long, or painful that they interfere with her life and normal activities, it is called menorrhagia. Excessive menstrual bleeding may also be accompanied by severe cramping, pelvic pain and anemia.

The caring all-female staff at OBGYN Specialists of Columbus understands how difficult, disruptive and painful excessive menstrual periods can be. But we want you to know that there is hope, and you do not have to suffer every month with heavy bleeding! Dr. Rees offers the most advanced diagnostic tools, and the latest, most advanced procedures for treating heavy menstrual flow, pain, cramping and other symptoms of menorrhagia.

Excessive menstrual bleeding is actually very common, affecting more than 10 million (about 1 in 5) women in the U.S. each year. Two of the most common causes of heavy bleeding are hormone imbalance and uterine growths. Dr. Rees can identify and treat the underlying cause of your menstrual problems – often with non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures – so you can stop suffering and start living your life again.

OBGYN Specialists of Columbus believes in empowering women to take control of their health, so they can live their best life at every age. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Rees today, so you can say goodbye to the pain and frustration of heavy bleeding every month: 706.324.0471

Heavy Bleeding
Columbus, GA

When a woman’s menstrual periods are so heavy, long, or painful that they interfere with her life and normal activities, it is called menorrhagia. Excessive menstrual bleeding may also be accompanied by severe cramping, pelvic pain and anemia.

The caring all-female staff at OBGYN Specialists of Columbus understands how difficult, disruptive and painful excessive menstrual periods can be. But we want you to know that there is hope, and you do not have to suffer every month with heavy bleeding! Dr. Rees offers the most advanced diagnostic tools, and the latest, most advanced procedures for treating heavy menstrual flow, pain, cramping and other symptoms of menorrhagia.

Excessive menstrual bleeding is actually very common, affecting more than 10 million (about 1 in 5) women in the U.S. each year. Two of the most common causes of heavy bleeding are hormone imbalance and uterine growths. Dr. Rees can identify and treat the underlying cause of your menstrual problems – often with non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures – so you can stop suffering and start living your life again.

OBGYN Specialists of Columbus believes in empowering women to take control of their health, so they can live their best life at every age. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Rees today, so you can say goodbye to the pain and frustration of heavy bleeding every month.

Causes of Heavy Bleeding

Hormonal Causes of
Heavy Periods

A woman’s menstrual cycle is controlled by her hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. But when the hormones are out of balance, periods that are longer or heavier than normal, as well as bleeding between periods, can occur. Hormonal imbalance may be caused by:

Puberty or Menopause
PMS | PMDD | PCOS
Diabetes | Obesity
Thyroid disorders
Stress | Anorexia
Cancer or Cancer Treatment
Certain Medications
Nutritional Deficiency
Strenuous Exercise

Uterine Growths Causing
Heavy Bleeding

Different types of uterine growths can also be responsible for heavy bleeding or longer and more painful menstrual periods. Some of the different types of growths that can cause menorrhagia are:

Fibroids – benign (non-cancerous) growths
Polyps – growths attached to the inner wall of the uterus that protrude into the uterine cavity
Adenomyosis – endometrial tissue that should be lining the uterus grows into the muscular walls of the uterus
Endometriosis– tissue that should line the inside of the uterus grows outside of the uterus
Endometrial cancer – uncontrolled cancerous cell growth in the uterine lining
Hyperplasia – a benign tumor or fibroid caused by an overgrowth of normal cells

Treatment for Heavy Periods

Treatments for
Heavy Bleeding

Dr. Rees offers the most advanced treatments for stopping heavy bleeding. The right procedure for you will depend upon many factors including your age, the underlying cause of your heavy periods, and whether you wish to have children in the future. Dr. Rees will partner with you to put a treatment plan in place that is right for you.

Some treatments for heavy bleeding include:

Hormone Therapy for Heavy Periods
Endometrial Resection for Heavy Periods
Endometrial Ablation for Heavy Periods
Hysterectomy for Heavy Periods

Surgery for
Heavy Periods

Thanks to modern advancements in medicine, most cases of heavy bleeding DO NOT require surgery – and can be treated with medication or other minimally invasive procedures.

But, in the most severe cases, a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) may be the best option. Dr. Rees offers the most advanced, least invasive hysterectomies – for less pain and the fastest recovery. Types of hysterectomy include:

Vaginal Hysterectomy
Traditional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Robotic Assisted Multi-port Hysterectomy
Robotic Single-Site Surgery

Heavy Bleeding / Menstrual Periods | Columbus, GA

Heavy Bleeding
Columbus, GA

Causes of Heavy Bleeding

Hormonal Causes of
Heavy Periods

Uterine Growths Causing
Heavy Bleeding

Treatment for Heavy Periods

Treatments for
Heavy Bleeding

Surgery for
Heavy Periods

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706.324.0471

Heavy Bleeding / Menstrual Periods | Columbus, GA

Heavy Bleeding Columbus, GA

Causes of Heavy Bleeding

Hormonal Causes of Heavy Periods

Uterine Growths Causing Heavy Bleeding

Treatment for Heavy Periods

Treatments for Heavy Bleeding

Surgery for Heavy Periods

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

HOURS

DIRECTIONS

CONNECT

706.324.0471

Heavy Bleeding
Columbus, GA

Hormonal Causes of
Heavy Periods

Uterine Growths Causing
Heavy Bleeding

Treatments for
Heavy Bleeding

Surgery for
Heavy Periods