Heavy Menstrual Periods

Heavy bleeding can cause iron deficiency and a low red blood cell count. Certain symptoms should be addressed immediately when they occur in association with any type of blood loss.

Do you have one or more of the following symptoms? a lightheaded or dizzy feeling chest pain rapid heart beat or palpitations shortness of breath. Yes, I have one of more these symptoms. No, I have none of these symptoms.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School Date Last Reviewed: 6/15/2006 Date Last Modified: 6/5/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.