Treatment for heavy periods in Dunfermline

Heavy periods are common, and many women wait some time before seeking support — but effective treatment options are available.

If you are changing protection every hour or two, passing clots, flooding through to your clothes or bedding, or adjusting work and social plans around your cycle, it is worth talking through your options. Dr Emily Arthurs, our female GP, sees women privately at our Dunfermline clinic to assess and treat heavy menstrual bleeding.

Heavy periods and perimenopause

Periods often become heavier and less predictable in your forties as hormone levels change. It is one of the earliest signs of perimenopause and can be one of the most disruptive.

Because Dr Emily Arthurs holds the British Menopause Society Certificate in the Management of the Menopause and fits coils, she can look at the whole picture rather than treating the bleeding in isolation — which matters, because for many women the same treatment addresses both.

How we can help

  • A proper assessment — your cycle, your history, and how it is actually affecting your life
  • Blood tests where appropriate — heavy periods are a common cause of iron deficiency, which is often missed
  • A hormonal coil — one of the most effective treatments available for heavy bleeding, fitted here by Dr Emily Arthurs. See our coil fitting page
  • Other medical options — discussed openly, with the trade-offs explained
  • Onward referral — arranged promptly if specialist investigation is needed

When to get it looked at sooner

Please tell us when you book if you have bleeding between periods, bleeding after sex, bleeding after the menopause, or if your periods have changed suddenly. These need assessment in their own right rather than treatment for heavy bleeding alone.

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Our Location

You’ll find The Canmore Clinic at 30 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7NT — easily accessible from surrounding areas including Rosyth, Inverkeithing, and the wider Fife region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a heavy period?

There is no single measurement — what matters is the effect on you. Changing protection every hour or two, passing large clots, flooding through clothes or bedding, or planning your life around your cycle all count.

Do I need a referral?

No. Book directly with us and we will usually see you within the week.

Will I need a coil?

Not necessarily. A hormonal coil is one of the most effective options, but it is one of several. We will talk through what suits you.

Could heavy periods be causing my tiredness?

Possibly. Heavy periods are a common cause of iron deficiency, which often goes undiagnosed. Blood tests can be arranged as part of your assessment.

Is this connected to perimenopause?

It can be. Periods often become heavier and less predictable in your forties. Dr Emily Arthurs holds the British Menopause Society Certificate in the Management of the Menopause and will look at the whole picture.

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