Hormonal treatment for heavy periods in teens
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether different types of hormonal medication (such as pills or an intrauterine device) can help manage heavy periods in adolescents and young adults. The goal is to find what works best for reducing bleeding and improving quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are under 26 years old.
- You have heavy menstrual bleeding (very heavy periods).
- You are willing to try a hormonal medication to manage your heavy periods.
- You are not pregnant and not planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You are not currently taking hormonal medication for periods or birth control.
- You do not have a known physical problem inside your uterus (like fibroids or polyps) and you are not on blood thinners.
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