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Taking Primolut N For Endometriosis. Have Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Thigh Pain. Do I Need Further Attention?
Question: Hi,
I've been taking primolut N continuously for 8 months for treatment of endometriosis. Dosage is usually 5mg daily but increases when bleeding occurs to minimise/cease menstrual bleeding. I've increased the dose to 10mg bd for the last 5 days but am still bleeding. I am now experiencing abdominal pain, bloating and pain radiating down my right thigh. Wondering if I need to seek further attention??
Would appreciate your opinion.
I've been taking primolut N continuously for 8 months for treatment of endometriosis. Dosage is usually 5mg daily but increases when bleeding occurs to minimise/cease menstrual bleeding. I've increased the dose to 10mg bd for the last 5 days but am still bleeding. I am now experiencing abdominal pain, bloating and pain radiating down my right thigh. Wondering if I need to seek further attention??
Would appreciate your opinion.
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
Five days continuously bleeding with persistent symptoms( radiating pain, bloating, discomfort ) despite increased dose , is real reason to seek further medical advice. They will review , adjust dose or change with another medication that suppress endometrial tissue growth and possible adding anti- inflammatory drugs. If you have done already biopsy and confirmed diagnosis , then I will advice you ultrasonography examination to rule out any other disorders. If after long term pharmacological treatment will be no improvements ( will persist chronicle pelvic pain who do not respond to NSAIDs and oral contraceptive therapy; intermittent or continuously dysmenorrhea) then there another therapeutically alternatives as surgical ablation and excision of endometriotic implants.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query. If you have additional queries don’t hesitate to ask.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
Five days continuously bleeding with persistent symptoms( radiating pain, bloating, discomfort ) despite increased dose , is real reason to seek further medical advice. They will review , adjust dose or change with another medication that suppress endometrial tissue growth and possible adding anti- inflammatory drugs. If you have done already biopsy and confirmed diagnosis , then I will advice you ultrasonography examination to rule out any other disorders. If after long term pharmacological treatment will be no improvements ( will persist chronicle pelvic pain who do not respond to NSAIDs and oral contraceptive therapy; intermittent or continuously dysmenorrhea) then there another therapeutically alternatives as surgical ablation and excision of endometriotic implants.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query. If you have additional queries don’t hesitate to ask.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail
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