Specific treatment for menorrhagia will be determined by your physician based on:
- your age, overall health, and medical history
- extent of the condition
- cause of the condition
- your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- expectations for the course of the condition
- your opinion or preference
Treatment for menorrhagia may include:
- iron supplementation (if the condition is coupled with anemia, a blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin)
- prostaglandin inhibitors such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen (to help reduce cramping and the amount of blood expelled)
- oral contraceptives (ovulation inhibitors)
- progesterone (hormone treatment)
- endometrial ablation - a procedure to destroy the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
- endometrial resection - a procedure to remove the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
- hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus.
