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Why Is There Bleeding In Dark Red Including A Small Clot During My Periods ?

i am 45 years old , have regular heavy periods that can last from 5-9 days , i finished my last one about two and a half weeks ago ,but know i am expiriencing a loss of much darker blood including a small clot.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011
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The kind of irregular heavy bleeding you are having points towards having a uterine fibroid or some endometrial disorder or a hormonal imbalance. To come to a diagnosis, you need to have an ultrasound scan and then hormonal levels if needed.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Why Is There Bleeding In Dark Red Including A Small Clot During My Periods ?

Hello. Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic forum. The kind of irregular heavy bleeding you are having points towards having a uterine fibroid or some endometrial disorder or a hormonal imbalance. To come to a diagnosis, you need to have an ultrasound scan and then hormonal levels if needed. Dr. Rakhi Tayal