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What Causes Long And Heavy Menstruation?

My period has lasted 2.5 weeks already and today it got really heavy and when I pulled my tampon out there was about a two tablespoon blood clot with it. this has never happened before and I want to know what to do. I have only had three periods since November when I went off birth control and switched to condoms and last month my period lasted 14 days also but didn t ever get heavy. I am only 22 and do have thyroiditis. my periods have never lasted more than five days previous to this. I have also never had any children. What should I do?
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
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Hi,

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

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.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Long And Heavy 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 others. 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. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon