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What Causes A Prolonged Menstrual Period?
I started my period last Monday Aug 28th. I usually have my period for 3 to 5 days. On the 3 day of my period which was very little and was brown already which meant I was basically done with it, I had sex with my boyfriend. After that I noticed I started to bleed again. Not much but was red. That usually happens cuz we ve done it before and then next day Im done with my period. Well this time I was supposed to be done on Friday and I m still bleeding and today was lime a regular period. We had sex 4 days I. A row. First time he ejaculated in me I took plan b next day. We had sex again with out a condom buy pulled out and the other two he used a condom. Why am I still bleeding?
Wed, 10 Aug 2022
Hello,
Prolonged menstrual period commonly occurs if you are sexually active and are on contraceptive method, device, pills, implants, etc. Use of any contraceptive device commonly causes changes in the hormone level and hence causes irregular periods, heavy periods, scanty periods, no periods, etc. The body adjusts in 3-5 months when the symptoms may reduce. Prolonged periods may also be due to certain medical conditions like cervical polyp, fibroids, endometriosis, etc.
Other conditions may be rough sex, tear or cuts in the vagina due to rubbing without lubrication, uterine / vaginal infections, bleeding disorders, stress, post abortion, post miscarriage, excessive weight loss, thyroid dysfunction, dysfunctional bleeding, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a gynecologist. Get required blood works, tests, investigations and imaging tests done at the earliest so that the treatment can be started at the earliest. Stay away from addictions if any, Take home made food rich in iron, minerals and protein.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Prolonged menstrual period commonly occurs if you are sexually active and are on contraceptive method, device, pills, implants, etc. Use of any contraceptive device commonly causes changes in the hormone level and hence causes irregular periods, heavy periods, scanty periods, no periods, etc. The body adjusts in 3-5 months when the symptoms may reduce. Prolonged periods may also be due to certain medical conditions like cervical polyp, fibroids, endometriosis, etc.
Other conditions may be rough sex, tear or cuts in the vagina due to rubbing without lubrication, uterine / vaginal infections, bleeding disorders, stress, post abortion, post miscarriage, excessive weight loss, thyroid dysfunction, dysfunctional bleeding, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a gynecologist. Get required blood works, tests, investigations and imaging tests done at the earliest so that the treatment can be started at the earliest. Stay away from addictions if any, Take home made food rich in iron, minerals and protein.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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