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What Causes Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Question: hi I am 48 years old and I have a had a period for 30 days Doctor put me on 10mg of medroxy for 10days. Took 5 pills stopped period for 12 hours now its back
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Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Progesterone causes withdrawal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Medroxyprogesterone is a kind of progesterone tablet which is used to prolong the cycle as well as to reduce bleeding.. On stoppage, it will cause withdrawal bleeding in a week. So since you stopped this tablet after 5 days, it caused the withdrawal bleeding..

Please get a scan done to see for uterine fibroid , excessive thickness of endometrium or any ovarian cyst. If any abnormality is detected treat the cause..

If no abnormality detected, this may be a premenopausal symptom. That means you may be nearing your menopause. In this case, you can take 3 cycles of OCP's and take tranexemic acid during period if bleeding is heavy.. After 3 months bleeding will slowly decrease and then stop.

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..
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What Causes Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding?

Brief Answer: Progesterone causes withdrawal bleeding Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing.. I understand your concern.. Medroxyprogesterone is a kind of progesterone tablet which is used to prolong the cycle as well as to reduce bleeding.. On stoppage, it will cause withdrawal bleeding in a week. So since you stopped this tablet after 5 days, it caused the withdrawal bleeding.. Please get a scan done to see for uterine fibroid , excessive thickness of endometrium or any ovarian cyst. If any abnormality is detected treat the cause.. If no abnormality detected, this may be a premenopausal symptom. That means you may be nearing your menopause. In this case, you can take 3 cycles of OCP's and take tranexemic acid during period if bleeding is heavy.. After 3 months bleeding will slowly decrease and then stop. Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..