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Hi I Am 44 Years Of Age I Have Regular
Question: Hi i am 44 years of age I have regular periods. I am currently trying to conceive i know my age is against me. The problem is my cycle this time was 33 days. It is usually a 25 to 28 day cycle. I usually bleed for 5 days but today is 8 days and I am still bleeding (not heavy) use approx 2-3 towels a day. Does this mean I don't ovulate and do I need to see my GP.
Hi i am 44 years of age I have regular periods. I am currently trying to conceive i know my age is against me. The problem is my cycle this time was 33 days. It is usually a 25 to 28 day cycle. I usually bleed for 5 days but today is 8 days and I am still bleeding (not heavy) use approx 2-3 towels a day. Does this mean I don't ovulate and do I need to see my GP.
Brief Answer:
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
So,based on the fact that you are trying to conceive, I recommend to do some examinations for further evaluation.
I suggest to do:
-A pelvic ultrasound
-Hormone level
-A consult with a gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
So,based on the fact that you are trying to conceive, I recommend to do some examinations for further evaluation.
I suggest to do:
-A pelvic ultrasound
-Hormone level
-A consult with a gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
So,based on the fact that you are trying to conceive, I recommend to do some examinations for further evaluation.
I suggest to do:
-A pelvic ultrasound
-Hormone level
-A consult with a gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Longer cycle can be an indication that you are not ovulating.
So,based on the fact that you are trying to conceive, I recommend to do some examinations for further evaluation.
I suggest to do:
-A pelvic ultrasound
-Hormone level
-A consult with a gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Will the bleeding stop on its own i am really worried
Will the bleeding stop on its own i am really worried
Brief Answer:
The bleeding will probably relieve on it's own.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes the bleeding will probably stop on it's own, you should not be worried.
To relieve the bleeding you can use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen.
If the bleeding will continue, you should try oral progesterone, which is taken on prescription.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The bleeding will probably relieve on it's own.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes the bleeding will probably stop on it's own, you should not be worried.
To relieve the bleeding you can use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen.
If the bleeding will continue, you should try oral progesterone, which is taken on prescription.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
The bleeding will probably relieve on it's own.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes the bleeding will probably stop on it's own, you should not be worried.
To relieve the bleeding you can use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen.
If the bleeding will continue, you should try oral progesterone, which is taken on prescription.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The bleeding will probably relieve on it's own.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Yes the bleeding will probably stop on it's own, you should not be worried.
To relieve the bleeding you can use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen.
If the bleeding will continue, you should try oral progesterone, which is taken on prescription.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Last question just because it seems like I may not of ovulated this time it doesn't me i won't ovulate in the future does it
Last question just because it seems like I may not of ovulated this time it doesn't me i won't ovulate in the future does it
Brief Answer:
You can ovulate in the future.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Of course, you can ovulate in the other months.
I suggest to tract your cycle and use ovulation kits to check your ovulation day and increase the chances of pregnancy.
Take care dear,
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You can ovulate in the future.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Of course, you can ovulate in the other months.
I suggest to tract your cycle and use ovulation kits to check your ovulation day and increase the chances of pregnancy.
Take care dear,
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
You can ovulate in the future.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Of course, you can ovulate in the other months.
I suggest to tract your cycle and use ovulation kits to check your ovulation day and increase the chances of pregnancy.
Take care dear,
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You can ovulate in the future.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Of course, you can ovulate in the other months.
I suggest to tract your cycle and use ovulation kits to check your ovulation day and increase the chances of pregnancy.
Take care dear,
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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