Up to 30% of people with periods experience heavy menstrual bleeding, which can be linked to fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or hormone imbalances — and it’s worth checking in with a clinician if it’s affecting your life (Source: ACOG).
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Dr. Cordelia Nwankwo is a board-certified OB/GYN in Washington, DC. She’s a native of Dallas, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nwankwo continued her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, one of the busiest high-risk obstetrics programs in the country. In her spare time, Dr. Nwankwo enjoys fitness, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.