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I was given a dicynone prescription yesterday ...for a very heavy period with large clots the size of a tampon ( it has been 14 days so far. ) I m afraid to take it... but I need to have the bleeding stop so I can do a vaginal ultrasound asap... how long will it take to work? Are there any side effects? Should I wait longer to see if the period stops on it s own or should I take it now
Hello dear I understand your concern Heavy bleeding since 14 days is not normal. It could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian cyst, fibroid, endometriosis, uterine and cervix dysplasia, polyp. I would suggest to consult the gynecologist and undergo USG scan, reproductive hormone analysis to rule out the cause. You should not wait for period to stop Tablet dicynone will help in reduce the bleeding in 4-5 days treatment, but it will not cure the cause. Progesterone pill or shot will helpful to stop the bleeding. Other treatment will depend on the specific cause. Eat healthy diet with iron and vitamin supplements, drink plenty of water and take proper rest. Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar
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How Can Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Be Stopped?
Hello dear I understand your concern Heavy bleeding since 14 days is not normal. It could be due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian cyst, fibroid, endometriosis, uterine and cervix dysplasia, polyp. I would suggest to consult the gynecologist and undergo USG scan, reproductive hormone analysis to rule out the cause. You should not wait for period to stop Tablet dicynone will help in reduce the bleeding in 4-5 days treatment, but it will not cure the cause. Progesterone pill or shot will helpful to stop the bleeding. Other treatment will depend on the specific cause. Eat healthy diet with iron and vitamin supplements, drink plenty of water and take proper rest. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar