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What Causes Heavy Vaginal Bleeding At The Age Of 46?

I went off the birth control pill over a year ago. I am 46 and I have my last period in March then had very little spotting each month for a day. Until this Month. It s been 7 days and been very very heavy and has not tapered off at all. Is there something wrong. Should I go to the doctors.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Sudden heavy bleeding at his age is not normal.
It could be due to the fibroid, hormonal imbalance, endometrial and cervix dysplasia, polyp, endometrial cancer.
I would suggests to consult the gynecologist and undergo vaginal examination, USG scan, endometrial biopsy/PAP smear to rule out the cause.
Specific treatment will depend on the cause.
Progesterone pill/shot and tranexamic acid will help to reduce the bleeding.
If it will not responds then D & C is the last option.
Avoid stress, take healthy diet with iron supplements, drink pelnty of water and maintain proper pelvic hygiene.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Heavy Vaginal Bleeding At The Age Of 46?

Hello dear I understand your concern Sudden heavy bleeding at his age is not normal. It could be due to the fibroid, hormonal imbalance, endometrial and cervix dysplasia, polyp, endometrial cancer. I would suggests to consult the gynecologist and undergo vaginal examination, USG scan, endometrial biopsy/PAP smear to rule out the cause. Specific treatment will depend on the cause. Progesterone pill/shot and tranexamic acid will help to reduce the bleeding. If it will not responds then D & C is the last option. Avoid stress, take healthy diet with iron supplements, drink pelnty of water and maintain proper pelvic hygiene. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar