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What Does Heavy Vaginal Bleeding After Depo-Provera Shots Indicate?
Question: I am healthy 51 yr old female -- no prior health issues
4 yrs on Depo-Provera last shot in oct
no menses until XXXXXXX and then heavy heavy bleeding had another depo provera shot in late august
began bleeding mid sept and have been bleeding lightly for 6 weeks the last month have been on lolo(BCP) under doctor's recommendation to counter and stop bleeding
there has been no relief
I do not have signs of menopause
what should my next step be
4 yrs on Depo-Provera last shot in oct
no menses until XXXXXXX and then heavy heavy bleeding had another depo provera shot in late august
began bleeding mid sept and have been bleeding lightly for 6 weeks the last month have been on lolo(BCP) under doctor's recommendation to counter and stop bleeding
there has been no relief
I do not have signs of menopause
what should my next step be
Brief Answer:
Get your pelvic ultrasound and blood counts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
As you are 51 yrs.of age( near menopause) this bleeding is most likely due to hormonal imbalance.
First you should consult a Gynecologist and pelvic examination should be done to rule out any local pathology.
Than you should get your pelvic ultrasound to rule out polyp,,fibroid,PID and DUB etc.the causes of heavy bleeding.
Get your complete blood count and thyroid profile.
After that we can plan for hysteroscopy along with endometrial biopsy.
Continue with your birth control pills to regulate your lenses.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Get your pelvic ultrasound and blood counts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
As you are 51 yrs.of age( near menopause) this bleeding is most likely due to hormonal imbalance.
First you should consult a Gynecologist and pelvic examination should be done to rule out any local pathology.
Than you should get your pelvic ultrasound to rule out polyp,,fibroid,PID and DUB etc.the causes of heavy bleeding.
Get your complete blood count and thyroid profile.
After that we can plan for hysteroscopy along with endometrial biopsy.
Continue with your birth control pills to regulate your lenses.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Get your pelvic ultrasound.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for the information.
Your thyroid profile is also within normal limits or not?
Get your pelvic ultrasound to rule out the cause of bleeding and review with report.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Get your pelvic ultrasound.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for the information.
Your thyroid profile is also within normal limits or not?
Get your pelvic ultrasound to rule out the cause of bleeding and review with report.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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