Heavy Periods
Dr. Lukes has focused on the management of heavy periods (abnormal uterine bleeding) for over 10 years. Recently featured by local news (abc 11 news with Tisha Powell) and national programing, Dr. Lukes discussed heavy periods and new medical treatments (see interview). This interview focused on the novel medication, Lysteda, which is a nonhormonal treatment for heavy periods. As the lead investigator withiin the United States, Dr. Lukes offers expertise on Lysteda, a nonhormonal, nonsurgical treatment for heavy periods.
Dr. Lukes co-founded the Women's Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic at Duke University Medical Center in 2000. This allowed her to focus on bleeding and clotting. The most common clinical problem she managed was heavy menstrual bleeding.
In May, 2011 (and 2010), Dr. Lukes presented at the annual meeting for the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) about heavy periods. She is considered one of the leading experts on heavy periods within the United States. Call today if you have questions.
We offer a comprehensive evaluation of heavy periods or abnormal uterine bleeding (any change in bleeding). WHY did your bleeding change? We provide choices for management, not just hysterectomy, but different medications, including Lysteda, birth control pills (Natazia), and more. In addition, we emphasize options such as the Mirena - an intrauterine system which provides both contraception and decrease in menstrual bleeding. Also, in-office treatments, such as the NovaSure endometrial ablation, will be discussed.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB) is common impacting up to 1 in 4 women (25%). Why does this occur? Some of the more frequent reasons include:
- GYN causes (fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts . . . . )
- Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Thyroid Disorders
- Infections
- Hormonal Problems and more
Call today for a comprehensive evaluation on heavy periods.