Depending on how heavy your periods are, for example, if you are overflowing, or are anemic, you may need some other work-up to make sure there is not another reason for heavy periods.
Kuxhomekeke ukuba wopha kangakanani, umzekelo xa usopha ngokugqithisileyo okanye unengxaki yegazi elinqongopheleyo (anemic) kuya kufuneka uhlolwe igazi kwakhona ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuba akunayo enye ingxaki ebangela ukuba wophe kakhulu.