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Why Have I Been Bleeding For Several Weeks When I Urinate?
Question: Have been bleeding for several weeks when I pee the toilet has blood clots and have to wear pads to keep from leakage. Have no job or insurance and cannot find any organization to help me get treatment. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
Needs proper evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
At age 63, all bleeding from the uterus has to be taken very seriously. In women presenting with your complaint, as many as 15% are presenting with pre-cancerous or cancerous changes of the uterus.
Here is exactly what needs to happen:
1. You need a visit with your OB/GYN and an exam
2. During this exam they need to perform an endometrial biopsy
3. You then need an ultrasound to look at the ovaries and the endometrial lining
If the biopsy is normal and the 'lining' of the uterus is 4mm or less, then there is absolutely no concern for cancer.
Of note, the most common cause of bleeding after menopause is related to the 'thinnin' and fragility of the lining of the uterus, followed by polyps of the uterus (which are common).
The treatment will depend on the cause. You can now start with iron supplements to combat the blood loss.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Needs proper evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
At age 63, all bleeding from the uterus has to be taken very seriously. In women presenting with your complaint, as many as 15% are presenting with pre-cancerous or cancerous changes of the uterus.
Here is exactly what needs to happen:
1. You need a visit with your OB/GYN and an exam
2. During this exam they need to perform an endometrial biopsy
3. You then need an ultrasound to look at the ovaries and the endometrial lining
If the biopsy is normal and the 'lining' of the uterus is 4mm or less, then there is absolutely no concern for cancer.
Of note, the most common cause of bleeding after menopause is related to the 'thinnin' and fragility of the lining of the uterus, followed by polyps of the uterus (which are common).
The treatment will depend on the cause. You can now start with iron supplements to combat the blood loss.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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