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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

If you experience periods that are unusually heavy, long-lasting or unpredictable, you might be dealing with uterine fibroids — noncancerous growths in the uterus. This common condition affects an estimated 20% to 50% of women of reproductive age and can impact your overall quality of life. At the Orange County Interventional Radiology Center, we offer advanced nonsurgical solutions like uterine fibroid embolization to help you regain control and comfort.

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What Is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

Heavy menstrual bleeding, also known as menorrhagia, occurs when menstrual flow is abnormally heavy or prolonged. While normal periods typically last four to seven days with moderate flow, heavy menstrual bleeding may involve soaking through pads or tampons every hour, bleeding for more than a week or passing large blood clots. This condition often stems from hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps or other underlying conditions.

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Symptoms

  • Needing to change pads or tampons hourly or more frequently
  • Bleeding that lasts longer than a week
  • Passing large blood clots during your period
  • Fatigue, shortness of breath, or anemia due to blood loss
  • Planning your day around bathroom access during your period

How We Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

At Orange County Interventional Radiology, our specialists offer uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) for patients whose heavy bleeding is caused by fibroids. This minimally invasive procedure blocks blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink over time and alleviating your symptoms. Unlike surgical options, it spares the uterus, avoids surgery and doesn’t involve a long recovery.

Why Choose OCIR

At the Orange County Interventional Radiology Center in Irvine, Lake Forest and Mission Viejo, CA, our team of interventional radiologists provides targeted treatments with less pain, shorter recovery times and excellent outcomes. We focus on preserving your uterus and fertility while providing effective solutions for heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options.

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Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Saturday: Closed
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18102 Sky Park Circle South, Suite D
Irvine, CA 92614
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Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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