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Question: Hi,
My daughter is 14 years old. Her periods were quite regular until last March 2016. It did not come until August 2016 and was regular until October 2016. Her periods started again on November 2016 and hasn't stopped yet.
Her endometrium is quite thickened, otherwise no other problem. One of the gynecologists we visited prescribed primolut N 5mg for five days every month to regularize her bleeding.
She is still bleeding. any help?
many thanks
My daughter is 14 years old. Her periods were quite regular until last March 2016. It did not come until August 2016 and was regular until October 2016. Her periods started again on November 2016 and hasn't stopped yet.
Her endometrium is quite thickened, otherwise no other problem. One of the gynecologists we visited prescribed primolut N 5mg for five days every month to regularize her bleeding.
She is still bleeding. any help?
many thanks
Brief Answer:
Hormonal imbalance likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The most frequent cause of menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) is an imbalance between the levels of hormones i.e. Estrogen and Progesterone in the body, which allows the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) to keep building up.
The other causes are Fibroids (benign growths) or polyps in the uterus, thyroid conditions, clotting disorders, inflammation or infection in the vagina or cervix.
Most doctors prescribes Birth control pills to regularize the periods. You will have to talk to her Gynecologist regarding this. Hormonal pills are needed to regularize the bleeding pattern.
Meanwhile you could try the following changes in her diet and lifestyle.
1. Maintain hydration with lots of fluids
2. Give Iron supplement to avoid Iron deficiency Anemia due to heavy bleeding.
3. Essential oils (omega 3-6-9) are good for health.
4. Incorporate evening primrose oil to relieve symptoms.
5. Keep away from recreational drugs/painkillers, and greasy junk food,if any.
6. Stay away from high sugar/refined foods.
7. Minimize where possible exposure to xenohormones typically found in petrochemical products and pollutants; bottled water, plastic, perfumes, hair spray, shampoo, nail polish, body lotion (parabens), make-up, to name a few.
8. Get regular, moderate exercise.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Hormonal imbalance likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The most frequent cause of menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) is an imbalance between the levels of hormones i.e. Estrogen and Progesterone in the body, which allows the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) to keep building up.
The other causes are Fibroids (benign growths) or polyps in the uterus, thyroid conditions, clotting disorders, inflammation or infection in the vagina or cervix.
Most doctors prescribes Birth control pills to regularize the periods. You will have to talk to her Gynecologist regarding this. Hormonal pills are needed to regularize the bleeding pattern.
Meanwhile you could try the following changes in her diet and lifestyle.
1. Maintain hydration with lots of fluids
2. Give Iron supplement to avoid Iron deficiency Anemia due to heavy bleeding.
3. Essential oils (omega 3-6-9) are good for health.
4. Incorporate evening primrose oil to relieve symptoms.
5. Keep away from recreational drugs/painkillers, and greasy junk food,if any.
6. Stay away from high sugar/refined foods.
7. Minimize where possible exposure to xenohormones typically found in petrochemical products and pollutants; bottled water, plastic, perfumes, hair spray, shampoo, nail polish, body lotion (parabens), make-up, to name a few.
8. Get regular, moderate exercise.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you doctor. I have uploaded further documents of my daughter like ultrasound and report.
Brief Answer:
Hormonal pills are likely to help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached reports. Uterus is normal. The thickened endometrium is likely to be due to hormonal influence. Regular hormonal therapy for 2-3 cycles will help in regularizing the periods. You can get proper tablets prescribed from her gynecologist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Hormonal pills are likely to help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached reports. Uterus is normal. The thickened endometrium is likely to be due to hormonal influence. Regular hormonal therapy for 2-3 cycles will help in regularizing the periods. You can get proper tablets prescribed from her gynecologist.
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. Prasad
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