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Always Had Long Menstrual Cycles, Sudden Bleeding Clots No Like Normal Periods, Took Epidural. Is It Side Effect ?
I am 45 and have always had long menstrual cycles. Noticed that in my 40s it became more regular and shorter. My last period came very early about a 26 days' cycle (very unusual for me). It was a normal period lasting 7 days. But after five days I started bleeding again, but not a like normal period< i am passing some blood clots and each time im am wiping myself there is blood (not brown). I suffer from back pain and recently (end of May) I had an caudal injection . The first period after my epidural injection was normal cycle. I am worried that it might be something serious. or is it the side effects of the steroid or am I pre-menopausal?
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
Hi,
As per your symptoms, it appears as though you are suffering from hormonal imbalance and considering your age, it could be considered an usual happening as you are in to peri-menopause. Yet, you would need a complete evaluation by a gynecologist as is normally recommended at this age, a trans-vaginal sonogram and blood counts and urinalysis. You may need a hormonal profile as well. Epidural anesthesia has not been reported to cause menorrhagic cycles. Hope this helps. Take care.
As per your symptoms, it appears as though you are suffering from hormonal imbalance and considering your age, it could be considered an usual happening as you are in to peri-menopause. Yet, you would need a complete evaluation by a gynecologist as is normally recommended at this age, a trans-vaginal sonogram and blood counts and urinalysis. You may need a hormonal profile as well. Epidural anesthesia has not been reported to cause menorrhagic cycles. Hope this helps. Take care.
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