What Causes Frequent Uterine Contractions With Heavy Bleeding During Menstruation?

Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2016

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Question : I have been having contractions since last night, but i did fall sleep at bout 1 am and woke at 6:45 am. I don't know why i am having these contractions that are just over and over again and last a good solid minute. I am not pregnant either. As a matter of fact I just had my menstrual cycle and it came just 2 weeks after my last one, which is not normal at all for me. That was very heavy with clots, also not normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a uterine fibroid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The frequent uterine contractions that you are having with heavy bleeding during periods can be due to a uterine fibroid or a uterine infection. Intestinal contractions can also be the cause of pain.
It is best to get an ultrasound scan done for proper diagnosis.
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