Susan E. Mead, M.H.
Incorporated
Medical Herbalist

Email Susan E. Mead, M.H. at herbalist@susanemead.com for a quick, free mini-consultation.

Premenopause/Menopause Symptoms

FLOODING (HEAVY BLEEDING)

Heavy bleeding is common in premenopausal women as a response to changing hormonal levels, especially a significant drop in progesterone. There's a tremendous emphasis on estrogen, but in fact it only drops about 50% during these premenopausal years while progesterone drops by up to 90%! A drop in progesterone signals the uterus to contract to expel the menses and can come so suddenly during certain cycles as to cause unexpected flooding. If you're starting to skip periods, it's a good time to carry tampons or pads with you at all times for the last-minute flood which is often accompanied by clots.

Some healthy women report heavy bleeding for as long as 14 days. Loss of blood always means loss of iron which may result in dizziness, paleness, weakness and mental confusion. Intense blood loss leads to iron deficiency which in turn causes an even worse blood loss.

This problem can be so troublesome that some women resort to having a hysterectomy, but this is rarely necessary since the heavy bleeding often resolves as a woman approaches her menopause when bleeding actually stops. This symptom is a clear one of estrogen dominance, meaning too much estrogen in relation to much less progesterone, so HRT which is predominantly estrogen can exacerbate the problem. Flooding is often worse in women who have excess body fat (fat cells produce estrogen) so this would be a great time to start, or get more regular with, an exercise program.

QUICK TIPS

• Chinese acupuncture can help with flooding.
• In severe cases, the lining of the uterus can be cauterized via laser surgery (endometrial ablation), but rarely is necessary.
• The best usable source of iron is dandelion leaves. You can find them fresh in our health food store in the spring and adding some to your other greens lessens the bitterness.
• If you're not going to eat the greens, buy a quality dandelion leaf tincture based in alcohol and water.

For more specific suggestions and dosages consider a phone consultation with Ms. Mead, click here for more information on herbal consultations and to contact Ms. Mead.

For more specific suggestions and dosages consider an herbal phone consultation with Ms. Mead, click here for more information on herbal consultations and to contact Ms. Mead.

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The Path to Better Living

You have already taken the first step on your journey.  I work directly with you to uncover the sources of your body's imbalance and create remedies to restore, rejuvenate, and heal.

1. We'll begin by filling out your Health History Form, to determine the best approach for your personal needs.  Download a PDF file of the form here.  If you do not have downloading capabilities, contact me and I will mail it to you promptly. 
    

2. Once you have filled out the appropriate information, send me the form, via email or snail mail, along with a recent photograph of yourself. 
    

3. We will next engage in a one-on-one private consultation, either in person or over the phone, where I can pinpoint the right herbal remedies and lifestyle changes for you.  For pricing, see my Herbal Consultations page.
    

4. I then create for you a customized health plan which will include suggestions for diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that will work in conjunction with a specially formulated herbal remedy that I design to target your personal needs.  Potential herb/drug interactions are taken into consideration.
    

5. Many patients begin treatment with one pound of dried herbs selected from my personal pharmacy, which you will enjoy as a strong tea known as an herbal infusion.  But most remedies are supplied in tincture form, with only a teaspoon or two per day needed to make it easy for you.
    

6. Approximately 80-85% of clients start seeing positive results within 2-4 weeks, often in just a few days.
    

7. I will continue to communicate with you via phone or email consultations, and we will work together to help you re-create the strongest, healthiest body possible.  In the case of chronic ailments, you may need to allow one month of treatment for each year you have had the problem. But you should see at least a 10% improvement in the first few weeks.

Begin Your Journey Now

Contact me or download the Health History Form now so we can move on to the next step to making you feel better, mind, body, and soul. 

To your health,

Susan E. Mead, M.H.

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