Heavy Bleeding / Irregular Periods
Santa Fe OBGYN

If you are soaking pads and changing them often, usually in less than an hour, or you are having embarrassing bleeding accidents you may have an underlying condition causing these heavy periods.

Heavy or irregular periods can be caused by uterine polyps, uterine fibroids (benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus), and hormonal imbalance. At Santa Fe OBGYN we offer the latest and most advanced technologies for diagnosing and treating the causes of heavy bleeding.

Heavy periods, or menorrhagia, can disrupt your daily life, energy, and emotional well-being. At Santa Fe OBGYN, we offer a full spectrum of diagnostic testing and treatment options—including hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, and NovaSure® endometrial ablation—to help you find lasting relief.

Heavy Bleeding
Irregular Periods
Santa Fe OBGYN

If you are soaking pads and changing them often, usually in less than an hour, or you are having embarrassing bleeding accidents you may have an underlying condition causing these heavy periods.

Heavy or irregular periods can be caused by uterine polyps, uterine fibroids (benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus), and hormonal imbalance. At Santa Fe OBGYN we offer the latest and most advanced technologies for diagnosing and treating the causes of heavy bleeding.

Heavy periods, or menorrhagia, can disrupt your daily life, energy, and emotional well-being. At Santa Fe OBGYN, we offer a full spectrum of diagnostic testing and treatment options—including hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, and NovaSure® endometrial ablation—to help you find lasting relief.

Heavy Bleeding / Irregular Periods

What Are Heavy Periods?

Heavy menstrual bleeding may include:

Soaking through a pad or tampon every hour
Passing large clots
Periods lasting more than 7 days
Feeling tired, weak, or anemic
Disruption of work, travel, or quality of life

If this sounds familiar, you may benefit from evaluation and treatment at our office

Diagnosing the Cause of Heavy Periods

Our providers begin with a detailed consultation and may recommend:

Pelvic exam
Ultrasound to assess uterine structure
Endometrial biopsy – To evaluate your uterine lining
Hysteroscopy – A direct look inside the uterus using a tiny camera

These diagnostic tools help us pinpoint the cause and guide the best course of treatment.

Treatments For Heavy Bleeding & Irregular Periods

Hysteroscopy

A thin, lighted scope is inserted through the cervix to view the inside of the uterus.

It allows us to detect and sometimes treat conditions like fibroids, polyps, or thickened endometrium.

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Advantages:

Performed in-office
Local anesthesia or light sedation
Often completed in under 30 minutes
No incisions required

Endometrial Biopsy

A quick, in-office sampling of the uterine lining. This test is helpful for ruling out:

Hormonal imbalance
Endometrial hyperplasia
Uterine infections
Precancerous or cancerous changes

Fast Facts:

Typically completed in 5–10 minutes
May cause mild cramping
No significant downtime

NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation

NovaSure is a trusted, non-hormonal procedure designed to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding altogether. It uses radiofrequency energy to safely remove the endometrial lining in under 5 minutes.

Ideal For Women Who:
• Experience heavy periods not controlled by medication
• Are finished having children
• Want a minimally invasive, long-term solution

Clinical Outcomes:
• 90% of women report lighter periods
• 40% stop having periods entirely
• Performed without incisions
• Minimal recovery time

Learn More About NovaSure

Heavy Bleeding / Irregular Periods Santa Fe OBGYN

Heavy Bleeding Irregular Periods Santa Fe OBGYN