@nourishingapothecary: When someone tells me they have heavy periods, I ask: what does “heavy” actually look like for you? Are you bleeding through your clothes? Getting up overnight to change protection? Cancelling plans because you can’t be far from a bathroom? And is it like that every month, or does it happen after a long gap between periods? Those details matter. Adenomyosis can cause heavy, painful periods. With PCOS, irregular ovulation can mean long gaps followed by heavy or prolonged bleeding. If you’re also living with endometriosis, I want to understand when the pain shows up and how it affects your day. Even with a diagnosis, new or worsening bleeding deserves a medical review. I also ask about fatigue and whether your GP has checked your full blood count and ferritin. Repeated heavy bleeding can deplete your iron stores before anaemia shows up. This is where naturopathic care can sit alongside your GP or gynaecologist: tracking your bleeding and pain, reviewing your nutrition and iron intake, and discussing whether any complementary options are appropriate for you. If you’re bleeding heavily and feel faint or short of breath, seek urgent medical care. For ongoing support with adenomyosis, endometriosis or heavy periods, book a free discovery call with Mel at nourishingapothecary.com. Liverpool, Sydney, and online Australia-wide via Zoom. #HeavyPeriods #Adenomyosis #Endometriosis #PCOS #NourishingApothecary

Jaime | Naturopath & Homeopath

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