Dr Nirja Joshi

Medical Doctor and GP

Dr Nirja Joshi

Nirja is a London-based GP with an interest in women’s health, contraception, and medical education. She is also a dance teacher and co-founder of The WorkWell Doctors who seek to improve workplace wellbeing.

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Periods - How Heavy is Too Heavy?
April 2 '23

Periods - How Heavy is Too Heavy?

5% of women aged 30-49 consult their GP each year due to heavy uterine bleeding (1), and we can imagine the rates of women experiencing this symptom would be higher than what is reported as this subject is one we know women can find difficult to recognise or seek help for. It is important to investigate heavy bleeding as it can lead to consequences such as anaemia, needing to take time off work, fatigue or be a symptom of a condition such as thyroid disease. If you think your periods may be too heavy, read on, so that we can help you navigate this tricky symptom.

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