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What Causes Excessive Menstrual Bleeding While Suffering From Myoma?
Good day, Please could you assist, I have just started a new job, don t have a doctor yet nor the funds to go to one at this stage. I have been diagnosed with a myoma about 4 years ago, it was not cancerous or anything nor did it give me any problems. Today I am sitting in day 9 of my period for the second time this month. It is very heavy bleeding with solids, I guess that is the fibroids. I have also been diagnosed with a iron deficiency a while back and I must admit that I am bad at taking my tablets daily and skip some days. Does this have anything to do with the excessive bleeding. I did consult a pharmacist and he has given me herbal hormones by the the name of Tantric but it did not help one bit. Please I cant go for a hysterectomy now. I am 42 years old. Is this life threatening is all I need to know and should I just wait this period out. What can I take to lessen the bleeding, it is making my job functioning a bit troublesome as no sanitary ware seems to be efficient enough Please help!!!! Tonja
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
Uterine fibroids are commonly treated with hormonal medications to help shrink fibroid & control bleeding. However, you are suggested to visit an gynecologist, get physically examine, get all the blood & Imaging tests done to assess the size & location of the fibroid, polyp or cyst.
Your treating doctor will treat you with GnRH agonists, Tranexamic acid, Progestin releasing IUD or suggest surgery depending upon the severity of your symptoms & discomfort that is interfering in your work life. It is the fibroid that is causing excessive bleeding. Since you have a history of getting anemic, you are suggested to get treated at the earliest.
In the meantime take food rich in calcium, iron, magnesium & minerals. Take food rich in protein. You can take iron supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Uterine fibroids are commonly treated with hormonal medications to help shrink fibroid & control bleeding. However, you are suggested to visit an gynecologist, get physically examine, get all the blood & Imaging tests done to assess the size & location of the fibroid, polyp or cyst.
Your treating doctor will treat you with GnRH agonists, Tranexamic acid, Progestin releasing IUD or suggest surgery depending upon the severity of your symptoms & discomfort that is interfering in your work life. It is the fibroid that is causing excessive bleeding. Since you have a history of getting anemic, you are suggested to get treated at the earliest.
In the meantime take food rich in calcium, iron, magnesium & minerals. Take food rich in protein. You can take iron supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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