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Are Headaches, Delayed And Excessive Menstrual Bleeding Signs Of Pregnancy?
I was expecting my period 08/29/16. It didn t come that day and from their I missed 2 days. The 3rd day( 31)I woke up to alot of bleeding. Which lasted 2 days. I normally have a 4day period. Prior to my missed period I was experiencing alot of headaches and nausea. So I took a test the day before my period was expected and it came back negative. I no longer really am having any pregnancy symptoms so I m not quite sure anymore. I have always had regular consistent periods. Is it possible that I could be pregnant?
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hi,
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 prescribe Birth control pills to regularize the periods. You will have to talk to her Gynecologist regarding this. Hormonal pills are needed to regularize the bleeding pattern.
Meanwhile, you could try the following changes in her diet and lifestyle.
1. Maintain hydration with lots of fluids
2. Give 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 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.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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 prescribe Birth control pills to regularize the periods. You will have to talk to her Gynecologist regarding this. Hormonal pills are needed to regularize the bleeding pattern.
Meanwhile, you could try the following changes in her diet and lifestyle.
1. Maintain hydration with lots of fluids
2. Give 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 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.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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