Can a heavy period be a symptom of leukaemia?
Women need to be more aware of changes to their menstrual cycle that could be early signs of leukaemia, says a leading blood cancer charity.when she’s around 12 years old, but many still experience feelings of embarrassment and awkwardness when discussing their menstrual cycle, even with medical professionals.
“Platelets also become displaced, and platelets are the cells that help the blood to clot. Therefore, this can cause women to experience heavy periods as their platelet levels may be low.”Although they are common, and there are many causes, some heavycould be a sign of blood cancer. While general symptoms of leukaemia include persistent chronic fatigue, infections and bleeding or bruising, there are also symptoms that are specific to individuals who menstruate.
Georgina was diagnosed with leukaemia at just 19 years old after noticing changes in the amount she was bleeding during her cycle. “I was told on my arrival in hospital that it was almost certainly nothing serious – most likely post-viral fatigue or a cumulation of my very heavy periods that led to my current anaemic state. I didn’t consider any kind of sinister underlying condition at that time,” she says.
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