Everything you need to know about heavy periods - Online interview See more
"A proportion [of women], probably about 1 in 3 women, will actually suffer with heavy periods during [their life]... It's not normal to have heavy periods, however, it is quite common."
In our latest online interview, esteemed consultant gynaecologist Mr Angus J.M. Thomson shares his expertise on heavy periods. The Worcestershire-based discusses how common they are, how they can be treated, how hormones and anatomical abnormalities can cause heavier than normal bleeding, and more.
00:00 Is it normal to suffer from heavy periods?
00:45 How often will women typically suffer from them?
01:07 What are the main causes of heavy periods?
02:48 What are the main risk factors?
03:34 Might heavy periods be a sign of a more serious medical issue?
If you wouldl like to schedule a consultation with Mr Thomson, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/angus-j-m-thomson
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