Gynaecology

Heavy periods are common (one in every five women will complain about this) and affect women at some stage in their life. They can be troublesome, causing anaemia, low iron levels and tiredness, and have a profound affect on a woman’s overall quality of life. Some women are too embarrassed to talk about it or see a doctor for an assessment until the symptoms are severe. Dr Gomez has successfully helped and treated many women with heavy periods. He will listen, help alleviate your concerns and get you on to the right treatment.

Part of the assessment for heavy periods may include a hysteroscopy. This is a minor procedure performed in the operating rooms where a small camera is passed into the womb to look for any abnormalities in its lining that may be the cause of heavy periods. Sometimes polyps or fibroids are found and if removed this usually resolves heavy periods. Dr Gomez is happy to discuss management options for heavy periods depending on your goals. These may range from hormonal treatment to minimally invasive surgical options such as an endometrial ablation or a hysterectomy.