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What Does It Mean If Your Period Lasts Longer Than Usual?
I am 51 years old and my last period was in November. All of a sudden I get my period last week and the menstrual flow was more than I have ever had and the menstrual cramps were worse than ever in my life. One week and a half later I am still bleeding some. Why is this happening?
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Hi,
Usually menopause is attained between 45 - 55 years of age, average being 47 years. You are complaining of excess bleeding with cramps after a long gap. It shows your menopausal age sets in. So bleeding now needed to examined by a gynaecologist to rule out the underlying disease if any. Many conditions like tissue growth, cancer, thinning & thickening of vaginal lining, medications etc can result in such breakthrough bleeding. I advice you to:
- Do Transvaginal USG & endometrial biopsy at the earliest for further evaluation
- PAP smear & breast examination.
- Antispasmodics to get relieved of cramps
- calcium & vitamin supplements
- Nutritious diet rich in proteins.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician
Usually menopause is attained between 45 - 55 years of age, average being 47 years. You are complaining of excess bleeding with cramps after a long gap. It shows your menopausal age sets in. So bleeding now needed to examined by a gynaecologist to rule out the underlying disease if any. Many conditions like tissue growth, cancer, thinning & thickening of vaginal lining, medications etc can result in such breakthrough bleeding. I advice you to:
- Do Transvaginal USG & endometrial biopsy at the earliest for further evaluation
- PAP smear & breast examination.
- Antispasmodics to get relieved of cramps
- calcium & vitamin supplements
- Nutritious diet rich in proteins.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician
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