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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding After A Cervical Biopsy?

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

Question: I had a cervical biopsy on Thursday was menstruating at the time. Left office with a maxi pad and put a tamon in the next day . Started bleeding VERY heavily 2-3 tampns an hr so went back to pads on Monday night and the bleeding is much lighter but not considered heavy . Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi, yes it can happen in some patients, not very common but a known complication of cervical biopsy because cervix has a very rich blood supply.
If it has gone lighter then nothing to worry now.
Just wait for the report of biopsy.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (9 hours later)

last night Thursday started bleeding heavier went through 1 1/2 maxi pads.7 days later. Please explain the night flow and why I anm still bleeding.
Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
gynecologist examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX it is unusual to bleed a lot after a few days of stoppage of blood flow.
I would like to suggest you to visit your gynecologist as soon as possible.
Till then take tablet tranexemic acid 500 mg thrice a day as it will help in stopping bleeding
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar