When does heavy bleeding become a problem?

[OrmIrian]

Have had a few years of irregular periods - might not get one for 9 weeks and then 2 in weeks. Sometimes they are quite heavy sometimes hardly any blood. I am 44 and am fairly certain I'm heading the the Big M although blood tests this time last year showed nothing (but that doesn't mean much apparently). I am also halving my dose of citalopram - not sure if that is or is not relevant.

But now I've been bleeding for about 2 weeks now - first few days very light, last 10days very heavy indeed.

Any ideas or advice please?

[Maria1000]

Had exactly the same problem for years until I moved home and so had a new GP who recommended fitting the Myrena coil. It really changed my life. It is obviously used as contraception, but has all but eliminated periods. Cannot recommend this enough!

[OrmIrian]

OK. Thanks maria. DH has had the snip so I don't need contraception. No unwanted side effects?