I ignored heavy bleeding for years thinking it was just one of those things. Then I read some info that said you should get it checked out if the bleeding soaks through your pad / tampon in under two hours, or you pass clots or you need tampon + pad, or your cycles are shorter than 21 days. So please ladies, if this applies to you go and get a check up. It usually isn't anything serious and BETTER than that there is usually something that can be done.

My bleeding was caused by polyps and these were cleaned out with a D&C. As for other treatments, if you've had kids, or don't want them then there's endometrial ablation where the lining of the uterus is destroyed using heat. Its less radical than an hysterectomy, but doesn't work for everyone. Hormonal birth control is also an option, but for anyone with depression I'd advise caution on that. I've tried the pill and mirena but both seemed to aggravate my depression, the docs said nope that couldn't possibly happen, but the patient advice leaflets do list depression and mood disturbance as possible side effects. I wouldn't say don't try them, just be aware that it might be a problem.