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What Causes Heavy Bleeding After A TURP Surgery?

Had turps surgery on May 17th 2017. Was rechecked on June 16th 2017. Doctor advised all looked good and no cancer. Bleeding had quit. On June 23rd 2017 I began bleeding very heavily and clots. Was hospitalized for 2 days and sent home with no bleeding or clots. On the 28th started bleeding again and small clots. Is this normal? Am losing a lot of blood.
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I am sorry for the bleeding problems you are facing.

TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is a type of surgical intervention used to treat enlarged prostate symptoms.

Bleeding can occur up to 6 weeks after the procedure. It can be present for longer however in small amount (as in your case with small clots). This is normal, but will take a few more weeks to stop the bleeding completely.

I understand you are afraid of losing lots of blood, but you can have a complete blood count done with measuring iron levels. If low, then, can start iron supplements. Take note that your body replaces the lost blood on its own.

All the best.

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What Causes Heavy Bleeding After A TURP Surgery?

Hi, I am sorry for the bleeding problems you are facing. TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is a type of surgical intervention used to treat enlarged prostate symptoms. Bleeding can occur up to 6 weeks after the procedure. It can be present for longer however in small amount (as in your case with small clots). This is normal, but will take a few more weeks to stop the bleeding completely. I understand you are afraid of losing lots of blood, but you can have a complete blood count done with measuring iron levels. If low, then, can start iron supplements. Take note that your body replaces the lost blood on its own. All the best.