Heavy Bleeding in Your 40s: Causes and Solutions

Heavier periods are common in your 40s — but that doesn’t mean you should suffer through them. At Be. Women’s Health in Frisco, TX, we help identify what’s behind the bleeding and how to stop it.

Common causes include:

• Hormonal imbalance
• Anovulatory cycles
• Fibroids
• Polyps
• Thyroid disorders
• Blood clotting abnormalities
• Perimenopause
• Adenomyosis

When to seek care:

✔ Bleeding lasts longer than 7 days
✔ You’re soaking pads/tampons every 1–2 hours
✔ You’re passing large clots
✔ You feel lightheaded or fatigued
✔ Bleeding occurs between periods
✔ Bleeding disrupts work or sleep

Treatment options:

• Hormonal therapy
• IUD for bleeding control
• Medications like tranexamic acid
• Ultrasound-guided evaluation
• Fibroid or polyp management
• Iron supplementation if anemic

You don’t have to dread your period — real solutions exist.

If heavy bleeding is impacting your life, book an appointment at Be. Women’s Health in Frisco.