Medicare regards drug screening for medico-legal purposes (e.g., court-ordered drug screening) or for employment purposes (e.g., as a pre-requisite for employment or as a requirement for continuation of employment) as not medically necessary.
What causes heavy periods. Diagnosing what causes heavy periods can sometimes be difficult. However, some physical condition affecting the uterus, such as fibroids and polyps, may cause heavy menstrual bleeding. The more common reasons for heavy periods are: 1  fibroids. 2  polyps.  endometrial hyperplasia.
A polyp in the uterus is an overgrowth of tissue that arises from the endometrium-the uterine lining. This tissue is expelled during the menstrual cycle. After a period, the endometrium regenerates rapidly under the influence of hormones.Polyps occur in areas where the lining grows in excess.Uterine polyps are oval or round, they remain attached to the uterine wall by a large base or a thin stalk.Polyps usually occur in perimenopausal or postmenopausal women.his tissue is expelled during the menstrual cycle. After a period, the endometrium regenerates rapidly under the influence of hormones. Polyps occur in areas where the lining grows in excess. Uterine polyps are oval or round, they remain attached to the uterine wall by a large base or a thin stalk.