Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...
Im sorry youre in teh PCOS club its no fun.
First of all, my boss at work has similar issues with heavy bleeding and she has endometriosis, do you have this?
She was treated with ablation but she still might have a hysterectomy soon she is in her late 40s though.
Being anemic, Id eat a lot of iron-filled foods raisins are good, if you eat red meats, eggs and dark leafy veggies like spinach and swess chard.
Do you take meds for the pain, my boss takes 800 mg ibuprofen but they may suggest something else for you.
Id recommend seeing a naturopath who may be able to give you something to balance your hormones, but if the bleeding continues keep seeing your doctor.
Good luck