Heavy periods aren't necessarily a normal part of menopause

More than 7 million women in America experience a heavy menstrual cycle. Many of these women don't seek treatment, believing that a heavy menstrual cycle is a normal part of the aging process and of menopause. In fact, a heavy menstrual cycle is not normal and can lead to complications, including:

• Fatigue
• Severe cramps or pain
• Embarrassment
• Lifestyle restrictions
• Iron-deficiency anemia

Take control of a heavy menstrual period.

Treatment options for excessive menstrual bleeding include endometrial ablation, hormones, dilation & curettage (D&C), and hysterectomy. The NovaSure procedure is an endometrial ablation treatment option for women with a heavy menstrual period. NovaSure has an actual ablation time of about 90 seconds—it's a minimally invasive alternative to hysterectomy, and it's free of the side effects associated with hormone therapy.