Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Excessive Vaginal Bleeding While On Warfarin?
Question: what is the danger of a D&C at 69 years of age when my wife is on warfarin and what are the other options
Brief Answer:
Excessive bleeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
D & C in an early female on warfarin can lead to excessive bleeding, infection and rarely the perforation of the uterus.
Other options are hysteroscopic guided biopsy or a simple endometrial biopsy, depending upon the symptoms and the indications.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Excessive bleeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
D & C in an early female on warfarin can lead to excessive bleeding, infection and rarely the perforation of the uterus.
Other options are hysteroscopic guided biopsy or a simple endometrial biopsy, depending upon the symptoms and the indications.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
