Anemia From Heavy Periods: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Months or years of heavy bleeding can quietly drain the body of iron, leading to anemia. Recognizing the signs early protects your health.

Symptoms of anemia

• Persistent tiredness and weakness
• Shortness of breath with mild activity
• Pale skin, dizziness, or headaches
• Brittle nails and hair loss in some cases

The link to fibroids and adenomyosis

Both conditions are leading causes of heavy menstrual bleeding, and therefore of iron-deficiency anemia in women.

Treating the root cause

While iron supplements help, lasting improvement usually comes from reducing the bleeding itself. Treating the underlying fibroids or adenomyosis — including with HIFU — can resolve the problem at its source.

This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is determined by individual assessment.