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What Causes Heavy Vaginal Bleeding In A Teenager?
Question: My grand-daughter started menstruating at 11 yrs 11 months. Four months on, she is having frequent and very heavy bleeds. Can her GP prescribe for her, or should the bleeds settle naturally. Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Birth control pills can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Your concern is short cycles with excessive bleeding.
Do not worry, it can take few months, sometimes years for a girl after her first period to develop a regular cycle. Sometimes overexposure to Estrogens which is a hormone in their environment can cause this.
The most frequent cause of menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) is an imbalance between the levels of hormones i.e. Estrogen and Progesterone in the body, which allows the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) to keep building up.
The other causes are Fibroids (benign growths) or polyps in the uterus, thyroid conditions, clotting disorders, inflammation or infection in the vagina or cervix.
Most doctors prescribes Birth control pills to regularize the periods. Other option is bioidentical progesterone cream which will be more naturally correct for hormone imbalance. You will have to talk to a Gynecologist regarding this. Her GP wll not prescribe for her.
Meanwhile you could try the following changes in her diet and lifestyle.
1. Maintain hydration with lots of fluids
2. Have Iron supplement to avoid Iron deficiency Anemia due to heavy bleeding.
3. Essential oils (omega 3-6-9) are good for health.
4. Incorporate evening primrose oil to relieve symptoms.
5. Keep away from cigarettes, recreational drugs/painkillers, and greasy junk food,if any.
6. Stay away from high sugar/refined foods.
7. Minimize where possible exposure to xenohormones typically found in petrochemical products and pollutants; bottled water, plastic, perfumes, hair spray, shampoo, nail polish, body lotion (parabens), make-up, to name a few.
8. Get regular, moderate exercise.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Birth control pills can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Your concern is short cycles with excessive bleeding.
Do not worry, it can take few months, sometimes years for a girl after her first period to develop a regular cycle. Sometimes overexposure to Estrogens which is a hormone in their environment can cause this.
The most frequent cause of menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) is an imbalance between the levels of hormones i.e. Estrogen and Progesterone in the body, which allows the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) to keep building up.
The other causes are Fibroids (benign growths) or polyps in the uterus, thyroid conditions, clotting disorders, inflammation or infection in the vagina or cervix.
Most doctors prescribes Birth control pills to regularize the periods. Other option is bioidentical progesterone cream which will be more naturally correct for hormone imbalance. You will have to talk to a Gynecologist regarding this. Her GP wll not prescribe for her.
Meanwhile you could try the following changes in her diet and lifestyle.
1. Maintain hydration with lots of fluids
2. Have Iron supplement to avoid Iron deficiency Anemia due to heavy bleeding.
3. Essential oils (omega 3-6-9) are good for health.
4. Incorporate evening primrose oil to relieve symptoms.
5. Keep away from cigarettes, recreational drugs/painkillers, and greasy junk food,if any.
6. Stay away from high sugar/refined foods.
7. Minimize where possible exposure to xenohormones typically found in petrochemical products and pollutants; bottled water, plastic, perfumes, hair spray, shampoo, nail polish, body lotion (parabens), make-up, to name a few.
8. Get regular, moderate exercise.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Many thanks for your speedy reply. Youve answered my question. Thanks
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
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