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What Causes Prolonged Period Bleeding With Abdominal Cramps And Tender Breasts?
Question: My period is normally on for 5 to 7 days.... But this time it's been on for 11 days...and 4 of those days has been dark blood spotting. I'm now experiencing light cramps on the left abdomen, light pain in both breasts and left leg cramp lightly... What's going on with my body? I'm 44 years old.
Brief Answer:
Please, get evaluated by your OBGYN
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this persistent menstrual flow that has been going on for the past 11days. I understand how disturbing this must have been to you. I hope we get to obtain answers and provide real solutions to this.
I have reviewed your symptoms entirely and they are related to hormonal changes. This meets the diagnosis of prolonged menstrual flow. Most of the times, no cause is identified. At times, it could be caused by uterine hypertrophy, fibroids, infection, polyp, etc. The exact nature and cause of this condition can only be identified after a complete clinical exam and may be some tests if need be. For this, I will suggest that you get an appointment with your OBGYN. Depending on the exact conclusion, a treatment plan would be established to address this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
Please, get evaluated by your OBGYN
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this persistent menstrual flow that has been going on for the past 11days. I understand how disturbing this must have been to you. I hope we get to obtain answers and provide real solutions to this.
I have reviewed your symptoms entirely and they are related to hormonal changes. This meets the diagnosis of prolonged menstrual flow. Most of the times, no cause is identified. At times, it could be caused by uterine hypertrophy, fibroids, infection, polyp, etc. The exact nature and cause of this condition can only be identified after a complete clinical exam and may be some tests if need be. For this, I will suggest that you get an appointment with your OBGYN. Depending on the exact conclusion, a treatment plan would be established to address this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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