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Is It Common To Have Heavy Bleeding At The Age Of 48 ?
I am almost 48 years of age and am experiencing a very heavy period for a week and a half. I have no pain, cramping, headaches, etc. Is this a sign of my age?
Thu, 5 Jan 2012
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This is a menopausal symptom.
You can start hormonal therapy under guidance of gynecologist.
Be careful for development of osteoarthritis.Start calcium and routine exercise to prevent it.Go for routine body profile investigations at 6 to 8 month interval.
This is a menopausal symptom.
You can start hormonal therapy under guidance of gynecologist.
Be careful for development of osteoarthritis.Start calcium and routine exercise to prevent it.Go for routine body profile investigations at 6 to 8 month interval.
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Have you attained menopause. This could be the menstrual disturbance which can occur in a pre-menopausal woman. It would be wise to consult a Gynaecologist to look for any endometrial problems, cervical problems which can cause similar picture. Also get your haemoglobin and blood counts done to look for anaemia and get treated as well. You can take medicines to stop the heavy period like those containing Tranexemic acid under medical supervision for stopping the bleeding.
Have you attained menopause. This could be the menstrual disturbance which can occur in a pre-menopausal woman. It would be wise to consult a Gynaecologist to look for any endometrial problems, cervical problems which can cause similar picture. Also get your haemoglobin and blood counts done to look for anaemia and get treated as well. You can take medicines to stop the heavy period like those containing Tranexemic acid under medical supervision for stopping the bleeding.
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