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What Causes Abnormal Menstruation?
Question: Hello, say, my menstral cycle normally starts on the 6th of each month lasting 6 days. My last few have been off by a week. But julys period started on the 1st of july and lasted 10 days! And then started again 6 days later for another 7 days!!
I am a 44 yr old female, 162 pounds. Also I recently had a female roommate for the past 4 months. Hers has been off too but, to have my period 16 days out of the mobth? I am currently waiting to get into my OBGYN at the Mpls V.A.. thank you for any info you can give me!! Sincerley, XXXXXXX
I am a 44 yr old female, 162 pounds. Also I recently had a female roommate for the past 4 months. Hers has been off too but, to have my period 16 days out of the mobth? I am currently waiting to get into my OBGYN at the Mpls V.A.. thank you for any info you can give me!! Sincerley, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Your problem needs evaluation by gynaecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
There are so many causes of your problem but at your age endometrial cancer is very important to rule out first.
Common causes are- fibroid, adenomyosis, thyroid disorder, DUB, polyp,PCOD, endometrial and cervical cancer, pelvic infection and hormonal imbalance.
Advise from my side-
- take iron, vitamin E and C tablet.
- take haemostatic drugs( Trapic - MF )
- take NSAID
- investigation required in your case-
1) Blood profile- to rule out anaemia
2) Thyroid profile to rule out thyroid disorder
3) Pelvic ultrasound to see for fibroid, polyp
4) Endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer
5) Pap smear To rule out cervical cancer and cervicitis
6) D&C - diagnostic and therapeutic both
First cause should be ruled out then treatment depend upon the cause.
- oral contraceptive
- IUCD ( minera)
-endometrial ablation
- hysterectomy
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Your problem needs evaluation by gynaecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
There are so many causes of your problem but at your age endometrial cancer is very important to rule out first.
Common causes are- fibroid, adenomyosis, thyroid disorder, DUB, polyp,PCOD, endometrial and cervical cancer, pelvic infection and hormonal imbalance.
Advise from my side-
- take iron, vitamin E and C tablet.
- take haemostatic drugs( Trapic - MF )
- take NSAID
- investigation required in your case-
1) Blood profile- to rule out anaemia
2) Thyroid profile to rule out thyroid disorder
3) Pelvic ultrasound to see for fibroid, polyp
4) Endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer
5) Pap smear To rule out cervical cancer and cervicitis
6) D&C - diagnostic and therapeutic both
First cause should be ruled out then treatment depend upon the cause.
- oral contraceptive
- IUCD ( minera)
-endometrial ablation
- hysterectomy
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
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