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.
Sometimes it can be a more serious problem. The following can all be causes of heavy menstrual bleeding: 1  Uterine cancer: This is a cancer that begins in the uterus and is usually characterized with abnormal bleeding, along with urinary pain or pain during intercourse.