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Period For 15 Days, Heavy Bleeding, Birth Control, Infection In Vagina, Pap Smear, Fibroids
Question: Hi I am very worried I have been on my period for 15days now very heavy the whole time, my period normally last 1 week XXXXXXX I have been on the pill called cilest since januray on this year and last month I decided to take 2 pack in a row to miss out a period but I started to bleed 3/4 way thro the 2nd pack on the 12th march and. I am still bleeding now, my pill ended wednesday for my 7day break I duno what to think I'm really worried the blood is bright pink/red
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1. There are many indications for pills, like excess vaginal bleeding or no bleeding and birth control. I would like to know for what reason are you taking birth control pills? to prevent pregnancy or to regularise cycles ?
2. There are different kinds of birth control pills. Some pills cause abnormal bleeding. So first step is you stop the pills and request doctor for different kind of pills(like progesterone only pills).
If you still have heavy bleeding after stopping , I recommend you consult Gynaecologist .
Get the Vaginal and bi manual uterine examination to look for any infections and abnormalities in vagina, cervix, and uterus.
Do the pregnancy test and rule out pregnancy. Pregnancy is very common cause of heavy bleeding.
Get the Pap smear to look for abnormalities in cervix and routine vaginal sample examinations for infections.
Polyps or fibroids (small and large growths) in the uterus can also cause bleeding. So get the Ultrasound of the abdomen to look for abnormalities in uterus and ovary.
Also get TSH to rule out thyroid problems.
Disclaimer: The Expert’s advice is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Please consult your nearest physician before acting on it. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes also.
1. There are many indications for pills, like excess vaginal bleeding or no bleeding and birth control. I would like to know for what reason are you taking birth control pills? to prevent pregnancy or to regularise cycles ?
2. There are different kinds of birth control pills. Some pills cause abnormal bleeding. So first step is you stop the pills and request doctor for different kind of pills(like progesterone only pills).
If you still have heavy bleeding after stopping , I recommend you consult Gynaecologist .
Get the Vaginal and bi manual uterine examination to look for any infections and abnormalities in vagina, cervix, and uterus.
Do the pregnancy test and rule out pregnancy. Pregnancy is very common cause of heavy bleeding.
Get the Pap smear to look for abnormalities in cervix and routine vaginal sample examinations for infections.
Polyps or fibroids (small and large growths) in the uterus can also cause bleeding. So get the Ultrasound of the abdomen to look for abnormalities in uterus and ovary.
Also get TSH to rule out thyroid problems.
Disclaimer: The Expert’s advice is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Please consult your nearest physician before acting on it. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes also.
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