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I Have Had My Period For 6 Weeks Now And
Question: I have had my period for 6 weeks now and it seems like it gets heavier every day. I normally only get a period about 4 times a year (never used birth control) during the past 4 years. I used to get them almost regularly before that time. I'm 22 about to be 23 years old and have never been to the gynecologist but am sexually active with a male partner of 4.5 years. I'm not sure what this could be? No kids, no pregnancies (or miscarriages that i know of), etc.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a hormonal disturbance
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Having period continuously for 6 weeks is worrisome . The heavy bleeding that you are having can be due to uterine fibroids, polyps or hormonal disturbances. For diagnosis, you need to have an ultrasound scan of your lower abdomen and some blood tests. The bleeding needs to be controlled with the help of medicines like Pause -MF. Oral contraceptive pills and hormonal pills are also helpful .
You might consult your OB-GYN who can do the needed tests and initiate the proper therapy.
Meanwhile start taking iron supplements to combat excessive blood loss from your body.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Can be due to a hormonal disturbance
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Having period continuously for 6 weeks is worrisome . The heavy bleeding that you are having can be due to uterine fibroids, polyps or hormonal disturbances. For diagnosis, you need to have an ultrasound scan of your lower abdomen and some blood tests. The bleeding needs to be controlled with the help of medicines like Pause -MF. Oral contraceptive pills and hormonal pills are also helpful .
You might consult your OB-GYN who can do the needed tests and initiate the proper therapy.
Meanwhile start taking iron supplements to combat excessive blood loss from your body.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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