Although diet plays a role in iron deficiency anemia, the problem is complicated by heavy menstrual periods. (mayoclinic.org)
Symptoms of endometriosis include heavy menstrual periods, abdominal and pelvic pain, abnormal menstrual cycles, and infertility. (thepatientceliac.com)
Hormonal birth control, such as the pill, the patch, the shot, or the hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), is often used to treat women with heavy menstrual periods. (womenshealth.gov)