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What Causes Heavy And Prolonged Menstruation?

I have 3 questions. 1. Is it mandatory like 100% no choice for women to have pelvic exams? I have an extreme fear of going to get examined because i was sexually harassed by a doctor once when i was a kid. substitute male doctor eximined me down there when i was like 10 for no reason (i just went to doctor bc i was sick like a cold) physically forced me to spread my legs and examined me even though i made it clear i did not want to. 2. I have very abnormal random periods that last 7-10 days and are heavy flow for 6 of the days then is light. Do you think something is wrong? I know plenty of women who are perfectly healthy & have 10 day long heavy flow periods that are random as well but just wanted to hear an opinion from an obgyn. 3. I have to wear pads all the time because i have so much discharge. Some days worse than others. I m not itchy or anything. No symptoms of anything. Also there is usually no odor. Just the discharge. What are the possible reasons for that and how can i make it go away or deacrease?
Fri, 18 Oct 2019
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

Heavy periods are common women issue and there are many reasons why some women have heavy periods however some or more common than other.

These are some common causes include: Hormone problems. Every month, a lining builds up inside your uterus (womb), which you shed during your period.

If your hormone levels aren’t balanced, your body can make the lining too thick, which leads to heavy bleeding when you shed the thicker lining.

Second, growths in the uterus such as polyps or fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow within the uterus.

While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition. Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Other potential other causes of bleeding include stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness.

Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam and test your hormonal levels. This will show us the exact issue which can be treated then.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Heavy And Prolonged Menstruation?

Hi, Heavy periods are common women issue and there are many reasons why some women have heavy periods however some or more common than other. These are some common causes include: Hormone problems. Every month, a lining builds up inside your uterus (womb), which you shed during your period. If your hormone levels aren’t balanced, your body can make the lining too thick, which leads to heavy bleeding when you shed the thicker lining. Second, growths in the uterus such as polyps or fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow within the uterus. While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition. Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options. Other potential other causes of bleeding include stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness. Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam and test your hormonal levels. This will show us the exact issue which can be treated then. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon