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.
Uterine polyps sometimes cause problems with fertility - or increase the risk of miscarriage. A normal uterine cavity and endometrial lining is needed to conceive and maintain pregnancy. A polyp is an overgrowth of tissue in the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. The concept is similar to that of a skin tag - basically normal tissue, but growing in an abnormal formation. Many polyps are very small (a few millimeters in diameter) and do not represent a compromise to reproductive capabilities.