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Is It Normal To Have Intermenstrual Bleeding During Perimenopause State?
Question: I have just got a period after 19 days from the last one, I am nearly 46 and think I am in perimenopause. Is this normal, should I be worried about uterine cancer?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is normal during perimenopause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The menstrual irregularities are part of peri-menopausal symptoms. These symptoms are commonly seen in women nearing menopause. The cause as you might know is hormone disturbances which end with complete cessation of periods.
In addition to these symptoms you may also develop other symptoms such as hot flashes, heavy bleeding, sleep disruptions, mood swings and urinary problems. Do not worry if you develop these symptoms too.
Though these symptoms are normal, you may consider using oral contraceptive pills (OCP) briefly if symptoms are disturbing. Your gynecologist can help you prescribing the pills to you.
The other treatment available includes hormone replacement therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and so on. You may discuss about these with your gynecologist.
The bottom line is your symptoms are more likely to be due to perimenopause. Though I would encourage you to review with a competent gynecologist for detailed evaluation and the treatment as suggested if heavy bleeding persists for more than a week.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Yes it is normal during perimenopause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The menstrual irregularities are part of peri-menopausal symptoms. These symptoms are commonly seen in women nearing menopause. The cause as you might know is hormone disturbances which end with complete cessation of periods.
In addition to these symptoms you may also develop other symptoms such as hot flashes, heavy bleeding, sleep disruptions, mood swings and urinary problems. Do not worry if you develop these symptoms too.
Though these symptoms are normal, you may consider using oral contraceptive pills (OCP) briefly if symptoms are disturbing. Your gynecologist can help you prescribing the pills to you.
The other treatment available includes hormone replacement therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and so on. You may discuss about these with your gynecologist.
The bottom line is your symptoms are more likely to be due to perimenopause. Though I would encourage you to review with a competent gynecologist for detailed evaluation and the treatment as suggested if heavy bleeding persists for more than a week.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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