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What Causes Prolonged Period Bleeding?
Question: I am 51, my periods used to be very regular till 2 months ago. I am experiencing longer duration now between periods and prolonged bleeding (earlier it used to stop on the 5th day).
Brief Answer:
irregular period due to perimenopause
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
The irregular period you are experiencing now is due to menopause which may occur in a few months.
As you get close to your menopause the hormones in the body change and there is decrease in oVarian function. So the period become irregular. When period is delayed say for a month or two there is built up endometrium which bleeds heavily.
There is no need to worry as you may have menopause in a few months to a year.
You can consider taking tab tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid during periods after discussing with your gynecologist.
Usually the above Medication and multivitamin will suffice.
If symptoms dont resolve then you may need blood tests and ultrasound of uterus to look for any abnormalities.
Please write back if you have any queries.
Thanks
Dr XXXXXXX
irregular period due to perimenopause
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
The irregular period you are experiencing now is due to menopause which may occur in a few months.
As you get close to your menopause the hormones in the body change and there is decrease in oVarian function. So the period become irregular. When period is delayed say for a month or two there is built up endometrium which bleeds heavily.
There is no need to worry as you may have menopause in a few months to a year.
You can consider taking tab tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid during periods after discussing with your gynecologist.
Usually the above Medication and multivitamin will suffice.
If symptoms dont resolve then you may need blood tests and ultrasound of uterus to look for any abnormalities.
Please write back if you have any queries.
Thanks
Dr XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for answering. Can you please tell me what the tabs tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid are meant of? I am taking Gynaec CVP on my family physician's recommendation.
Best,
XXXXXXX
Best,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
they reduce bleeding
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back.
The tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid helps to reduce bleeding effectively without hormones.
The drug has minimum side effects. it available as Tab pause-mf. You can take it for 3-4 days during heavy period. Please discuss with your family physician regarding same.
Thanks
Dr XXXXXXX
they reduce bleeding
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back.
The tranexamic acid and mefenamic acid helps to reduce bleeding effectively without hormones.
The drug has minimum side effects. it available as Tab pause-mf. You can take it for 3-4 days during heavy period. Please discuss with your family physician regarding same.
Thanks
Dr XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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