Menorrhagia / Heavy Menstrual Bleeding / Heavy Periods - Glossary

Glossary

Ferritin: Excess iron in the body is stored as ferritin

Fibroid: Benign tumor of the uterus

Gastritis: Inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: A hormonal abnormality in a woman that causes irregular periods, acne, obesity and excessive facial hair