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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding Along With Severe Abdominal Cramps?

I am a 43 year old female in overall good health. Last period was July 10 with heavy bleeding (my usual for first day)...heavy bleeding lasted for 2.5 days straight with very painful cramping. Suddenly stopped on July 13. July 14- 22 started bleeding again but it was light pink/red. Heavy enough to have to use tampons. July 23, no bleeding at all. July 24, no bleeding up until after sex. Bleeding light pink/ red again.Also, within the past 2 years I have been irregular accompanied by mood swings, both which I have contributed to peri-menopause. However, I wonder if this extra long period (my usual has always been 5 days) and abnormal bleeding may also be part of peri-menopause. ?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Irregular bleeding and heavy bleeding occurs when you are reaching menopause stage.
It is mainly due to hormonal changes happening inside the body.
So be calm and relaxed.
Take iron with folic acud tablets along with calcium supplementation during this period.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding Along With Severe Abdominal Cramps?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Irregular bleeding and heavy bleeding occurs when you are reaching menopause stage. It is mainly due to hormonal changes happening inside the body. So be calm and relaxed. Take iron with folic acud tablets along with calcium supplementation during this period. Wish you good health.