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What Causes Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding?
Question: Hello, I am having my second period this month (both heavy), but this one extreme with passing huge blood clots. Painful.
When I woke up this morning my feet ankles and legs were swollen very It was similar to when I was in my eighth and ninth month of pregnancy. I am concerned
When I woke up this morning my feet ankles and legs were swollen very It was similar to when I was in my eighth and ninth month of pregnancy. I am concerned
Brief Answer:
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From the symptoms that you have described, it is probable that you are suffering from dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Although this occurs due to a variety of reasons, the most common reason is when the ovaries do not release an ovum (egg). This can occur due to hormonal disturbances or due to polycystic ovaries or menopausal disturbances or thyroid disorder. The swelling of feet can be due to excessive blood loss or hypertension or cardiac or renal problem. Ths needs proper evaluation for a treatment.
I would suggest you to get certain investigations done so that a conclusion can be reached. These include:
a. Complete blood count
b. Fasting blood sugar
c. Follicle stimulating hormone levels
d. Luteinizing hormone levels
e. Prolactin levels
f. Thyroid function tests ( serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels and serum free thyroxine levels)
g. Ultrasonography of the pelvic region
Till then, I would suggest that you increase your physical activity, do not take any stress and take iron supplements. You can take tablet ferrous sulphate 100 mg once daily empty stomach.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From the symptoms that you have described, it is probable that you are suffering from dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Although this occurs due to a variety of reasons, the most common reason is when the ovaries do not release an ovum (egg). This can occur due to hormonal disturbances or due to polycystic ovaries or menopausal disturbances or thyroid disorder. The swelling of feet can be due to excessive blood loss or hypertension or cardiac or renal problem. Ths needs proper evaluation for a treatment.
I would suggest you to get certain investigations done so that a conclusion can be reached. These include:
a. Complete blood count
b. Fasting blood sugar
c. Follicle stimulating hormone levels
d. Luteinizing hormone levels
e. Prolactin levels
f. Thyroid function tests ( serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels and serum free thyroxine levels)
g. Ultrasonography of the pelvic region
Till then, I would suggest that you increase your physical activity, do not take any stress and take iron supplements. You can take tablet ferrous sulphate 100 mg once daily empty stomach.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Hello Dr. Tayal.
I'm am still bleeding and passing large "egg size" blood clots. Also, it's like s faucet constantly running. For example, in less than 15 minutes, I filled up two maxi pads, a super sized tampon, a pair of underwear and through my pants. Shoo go through the ER because I've left so much blood. St this time, it's about a cup an hour. It is it okay to wait until Monday?
I'm am still bleeding and passing large "egg size" blood clots. Also, it's like s faucet constantly running. For example, in less than 15 minutes, I filled up two maxi pads, a super sized tampon, a pair of underwear and through my pants. Shoo go through the ER because I've left so much blood. St this time, it's about a cup an hour. It is it okay to wait until Monday?
Brief Answer:
Do rush to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You are bleeding heavily. No need to wat till Monday. Do rush to ER immediately.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Do rush to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You are bleeding heavily. No need to wat till Monday. Do rush to ER immediately.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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