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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

hi I am a 49yr old female and have very heavy menstrual bleeding. I have a pounding headache with pain and numbness in left arm and leg. I felt so ill today I had to go to bed taking painkillers. is the numbness in the arm and leg anything to be concerned about
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Heavy blood flow in the menopausal age group may be due to hormonal changes, Intra uterine devices, & diseases like Fibroids, endometriosis & many other conditions. Other symptoms like headache & numbness are menstrual symptoms.

You have to assess the flow of blood by counting the no.of pads your are changing per day. If it's morethan normal, you need consult a gynaecologist for further assistance. I suggest,
- to take tab. Mefenamic acid thrice daily & tab. Tranax 500mg twice daily.
- Do USG pelvis to rule out underlying pathology if any
- check your hemoglobin levels & TFT
- check your electrolytes, especially calcium & vitamin D levels.

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

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Heavy blood flow in the menopausal age group may be due to hormonal changes, Intra uterine devices, & diseases like Fibroids, endometriosis & many other conditions. Other symptoms like headache & numbness are menstrual symptoms. You have to assess the flow of blood by counting the no.of pads your are changing per day. If it s morethan normal, you need consult a gynaecologist for further assistance. I suggest, - to take tab. Mefenamic acid thrice daily & tab. Tranax 500mg twice daily. - Do USG pelvis to rule out underlying pathology if any - check your hemoglobin levels & TFT - check your electrolytes, especially calcium & vitamin D levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.