In a Maillard reaction, the reactive carbonyl group of a reducing sugar molecule reacts with the nucleophilic group of an amino acid, causing a change in color (usually darkening of color) and flavor of a food product. Heat (energy) is usually required for a Maillard reaction to proceed.
3 doctors agreed: 1  Bleeding, anemia: Fibroids, also called leiomyomas are benign uterine tumors (not cysts) that can cause pain and heavy bleeding with your periods. If they are causing very heavy periods, this can lead to anemia and the dizziness, lightheadedness, etc you described. They are easily diagnosed with an ultrasound.
The Paragard IUD may make your period a bit heavier and crampier, but it's nonhormonal and does not alter the timing of your period. The Mirena IUD is hormonal. Irregular bleeding or spotting can happen in the first few months of use, after which women on Mirena don't usually have bleeding.