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What Causes Change In Menstrual Pattern?
Question: My period last month lasted longer more Da my usual 5 days towards de end it was dark blood,, dis month it was 7 days late and slow starting and seems to darkish blood,, me and partner r not using and protection as I'm am 41 trying to get pregnant de last year
Brief Answer:
This is normal once in a while
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about bleeding for more days.
This increased days and dark blood is seen when excess endometrial tissue comes out during periods.
If it has happened only in 2 cycles, there is nothing to worry about it as this is normal many times. This generally corrects by it self.
If this continues or you wish to investigate further, please get an ultrasound scan done to check for any polyp or fibroid in uterus.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards
This is normal once in a while
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about bleeding for more days.
This increased days and dark blood is seen when excess endometrial tissue comes out during periods.
If it has happened only in 2 cycles, there is nothing to worry about it as this is normal many times. This generally corrects by it self.
If this continues or you wish to investigate further, please get an ultrasound scan done to check for any polyp or fibroid in uterus.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok tks,, actually thought I wld have been pregnant,, cause when my period last month lasted ten days nearly and this month was late,, was hoping as we been over a yr trying,, cause when I looking it up last bout last month some websites were saying early signs of pregnancy,, do u think der is a problem we both have achild each 12 yr and 10 from previous relationship
Brief Answer:
Need to check egg count
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pregnancyi s difficult after 40 years of age as eggs reduce drastically.
The delayed periods may not be because of pregnancy. You need to get uterus and ovary checked by ultrasound scan. Apart from looking for fibroid and polyp, you should also get checked if there are enough number Of eggs in your ovary to get pregnant or not.
I hope your doubt is cleared.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards,
Need to check egg count
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pregnancyi s difficult after 40 years of age as eggs reduce drastically.
The delayed periods may not be because of pregnancy. You need to get uterus and ovary checked by ultrasound scan. Apart from looking for fibroid and polyp, you should also get checked if there are enough number Of eggs in your ovary to get pregnant or not.
I hope your doubt is cleared.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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