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Heavy periods can bring monthly pain and inconvenience but abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) can cause periods every couple of weeks. She worries about AUB causing organ-damaging anemia. For women with extremely regular periods but no serious illness, she encourages over-the-counter ibuprofen and another medication called tranaxamic acid to be taking during the menstrual cycle.

But, for women who are experiencing AUB, there are many treatment options – from medication to surgery – to effectively reduce the excessive bleeding. Treatment depends on the cause and whether a woman plans to have more children. More information online at www.slucare.edu

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