Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia): Supplements and Blood Tests
Supplement considerations
Gentle Iron & Vitamin C
Heavy menstrual bleeding can lead to iron deficiency anaemia. Supplementing with iron helps restore healthy haemoglobin levels, reducing fatigue, dizziness and weakness. Vitamin C is needed for the absorption of iron, to strengthen blood vessel walls and to reduce excessive bleeding.
Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium is needed for hormone regulation as well as a reduction in cramping and reduces excessive blood flow.1
Vegan Omega 3
Omega 3s help regulate inflammation and balance prostaglandins, which can influence uterine contractions and bleeding patterns.2
Curcumin & Turmeric
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and helps modulate oestrogen levels, reducing excessive menstrual bleeding.3
PMS Hero®
Agnus Castus in PMS Hero® supports hormonal balance by regulating oestrogen and progesterone levels, which can help reduce heavy bleeding associated with hormonal imbalances.4
Testing considerations
| Test | Marker | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count | Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Red Blood Cells, Ferritin | Identifies anaemia and iron deficiency caused by excessive blood loss. |
| Iron panel | Serum Iron, Ferritin, TIBC | Evaluates iron levels to detect deficiencies due to heavy bleeding. |
| Hormonal panel | Oestrogen, Progesterone, LH, FSH | Helps determine hormonal imbalances that may be contributing to menorrhagia, such as oestrogen dominance or progesterone deficiency. |
| Thyroid function tests | TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3 | Thyroid imbalances, especially hypothyroidism, can contribute to heavy menstrual bleeding. |
| Vitamin K levels | Vitamin K1, K2 | Checks for deficiencies that could impair blood clotting and contribute to prolonged bleeding. |
| Coagulation panel including PT, INR, aPTT | Factor I (Fibrinogen) Factor II (Prothrombin) Factor V Factor VII Factor X |
Checks for abnormal blood clotting. |
| Pelvic ultrasound | Uterine fibroids, polyps and endometrial thickness | Identify structural causes of heavy bleeding, such as fibroids, polyps or endometrial thickening. |