Most women have a cycle that occurs every 21-35 days. The bleeding part of this cycle usually goes on for about five days. If you have vaginal bleeding that lasts much longer, is quite heavy, or occurs more frequently, you may have abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Of course, every woman’s cycle is different. Some women simply bleed more than others and have slightly heavier or longer cycles. But, your period should not keep you from doing the things you love or prevent you from living a normal life.
For example, more than 60% of women report that they missed social or athletic events due to abnormal bleeding. Another 33% say they had to miss work because of it, and 80% report avoiding sex.
If your vaginal bleeding disrupts work or school or is interfering with your relationships, it’s definitely an issue you should have addressed by the providers at Bestcare OB/GYN.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding may signal a serious health issue that you shouldn’t ignore, including
Don’t ignore abnormal vaginal bleeding. Schedule a visit at Bestcare OB/GYN with one of our compassionate providers.
Treatment for abnormal vaginal bleeding depends on its cause. In some cases, simply changing your form of birth control or starting hormonal birth control eases the heaviness of your cycle.
Some women benefit from Novasure® ablation, a simple, minimally invasive process that uses radiofrequency energy to remove the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. Novasure is effective in reducing or stopping excessive bleeding in about three-quarters of the women who are treated.
Women who have bleeding due to fibroids or endometriosis may benefit from minimally invasive surgery to remove the offending tissue. Talk to Dr. Straker or Ms. De La Cruz to find out about your surgical options and how procedures performed with the da Vinci® surgical system result in a shorter recovery, minimal scarring, and an overall improvement in wellness.
