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What Is The Cure For Continuous Bleeding?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Feb 2014
Question: I am 49 yrs old, and had a very regular cycle for 35 yrs w/o any female issues along the way. I had two benign uterine tumor/polyps removed on 10/14/13. I was heavily bleeding for 3 plus weeks prior to surgery, and MD presribed norethindrone 5mg QD (said this would slow bleeding until the surgery - not really). Surgery seemed to be the fix - for 2 & 1/2 weeks. Then heavily bleeding again, MD said hormones were off and prescribed estadiol 2mg BID x 14 days. That stopped the bleeding completely for about 30 days. I started bleeding again on 12/17 (assumed this was my cycle), but it turned out to be the same very heavy flow. On 12/26, MD prescribed naproxen 500mg BID, again said this would stop bleeding. Nope, I have been bleeding every day since 12/17. Not sure what my question(s) should be? I just know this can't go on. I do not and have not had any pain ever w/this, other than the normal discomfort following surgery.
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Thyroid Detailed Answer: I have noted your symptoms and I can understand this must be distressing you. Periods around the time of menopause can have irregularities. The average age for menopause is around 52, however the 'peri-menopausal' state begins in the mid 40's Thyroid problems can induce problems with the menstrual cycle. So I recommend you check your TSH and free T4 in a blood test along with CBC and CMP. Hypothyroidism or an under-active thyroid is associated with excessive bleeding. Please add FSH, LH and Estradiol to the same blood test to see if you are nearing menopause, or if there are other hormonal imbalances that can cause these problems. Finally, I advise seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist in person to examine you thoroughly to ascertain the reason for these bothersome problems
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What Is The Cure For Continuous Bleeding?

Brief Answer: Thyroid Detailed Answer: I have noted your symptoms and I can understand this must be distressing you. Periods around the time of menopause can have irregularities. The average age for menopause is around 52, however the 'peri-menopausal' state begins in the mid 40's Thyroid problems can induce problems with the menstrual cycle. So I recommend you check your TSH and free T4 in a blood test along with CBC and CMP. Hypothyroidism or an under-active thyroid is associated with excessive bleeding. Please add FSH, LH and Estradiol to the same blood test to see if you are nearing menopause, or if there are other hormonal imbalances that can cause these problems. Finally, I advise seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist in person to examine you thoroughly to ascertain the reason for these bothersome problems