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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Question: I am a very weight female due to a back injury. I know I am overweight an a virgin and have a healthy history I am bleeding for about 4 months now I had a pap smear and pelvic exam done came back clear. blood work done and found nothing but bills. I hemmoraged again this weekend and the doctor is only suggesting birth control and my hormones are out of control I am also struggling to lose weight I need help what else can I do>
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ultrasound and blood tests

Detailed Answer:
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At your age prolonged bleeding is usually due hormonal dysfunction or pelvic pathology . If the pelvic exam was clear then it's likely that you may have a hormonal dysfunction. Check you hormone levels and get an ultrasound . Thyroid dysfunction and polycystic ovaries have to be ruled out first . If you are over weight then it could be due to either of these . Follow your doctor's advice and get the tests . You have to lose weight too as suggested . But will need hormonal medication also .
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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding?

Brief Answer: ultrasound and blood tests Detailed Answer: Hello At your age prolonged bleeding is usually due hormonal dysfunction or pelvic pathology . If the pelvic exam was clear then it's likely that you may have a hormonal dysfunction. Check you hormone levels and get an ultrasound . Thyroid dysfunction and polycystic ovaries have to be ruled out first . If you are over weight then it could be due to either of these . Follow your doctor's advice and get the tests . You have to lose weight too as suggested . But will need hormonal medication also .