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What Causes Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding?
Hi I got my period 2 n half wks ago it hasn t stopped but had eased off but yest it came back really heavy n I had severe pains pains have eased as well but there is alot of blood clots. I just turned 50 in July so am I right in assuming it s the start of the menopause? ?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hi,
Benign, or noncancerous, tumors in the uterus can cause heavy bleeding or long periods. Benign growths in the uterine lining (endometrium) can cause a heavy or prolonged period. These growths are known as polyps when the growth is made up of endometrial tissue, or fibroids, when the growth is made up of muscle tissue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
Benign, or noncancerous, tumors in the uterus can cause heavy bleeding or long periods. Benign growths in the uterine lining (endometrium) can cause a heavy or prolonged period. These growths are known as polyps when the growth is made up of endometrial tissue, or fibroids, when the growth is made up of muscle tissue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
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