I Normally Have An Irregular Period (every 2-3 Months). I

Posted on Fri, 5 Jul 2019

Question: I normally have an irregular period (every 2-3 months). I have one child (16 mo). I am 23 years old. I had my period about a week ago and normally they only last 4 or 5 days, but it lasted a week and was moderately heavy throughout the whole cycle (which is normal). About 2-3 days ago I started spotting and since yesterday I have been bleeding heavily as if on my period again. I'm also anemic. I'm not experiencing any cramping pain or discomfort as far as the bleeding goes. I should also note I have a benign tumor in my pituitary gland.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to hormonal disturbance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The heavy bleeding that has started now again can be due to a hormonal disturbance.

For diagnosis, you need to have an ultrasound scan of your lower abdomen and some blood tests.

Laboratory assessment of hemoglobin, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, T4, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and androgen profile can be done.

The management of this condition would require treatment with progesterone to stabilize the endometrium and reduce bleeding along with hemostatic agents like ethamsylate or tranexamic acid. Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) suppress endometrial development, re-establish predictable bleeding patterns, decrease menstrual flow, and lower the risk of iron deficiency anemia.

You should consult your OB-GYN who can do the necessary tests and initiate the treatment accordingly.

Meanwhile, start taking iron supplements to combat excessive blood loss from your body.

Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow-up queries that you may have.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (21 minutes later)

I don't currently have medical insurance and was waiting for it to kick in through my work. If I take the iron supplements and continue not to experience pain would I be alright to wait another day or two to see if the blessings lightens or subsides?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (0 minute later)

I meant bleeding

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pause-MF will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
In addition to iron supplements you can start with Pause-MF to help reduce the bleeding. You can wait for 1-2 days.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T