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What Causes Low Platelet Count When On Hormone Replacement Treatment?

61 years old.I am on c-thyroid and pellets for hormone replacement + prometrium. About 2 months ago started bleeding vaginally. Had an endometrium biopsy which showed polyp. Am scheduled for surgery for D & C and ablation next Thursday.Had blood work and the site swelled and turned black and blue.Recently was going for acupuncture for severe pain in arm and twice swelled and turned black and blue. This has NEVER happened in all the years I've had blood drawn.I am now concerned about possible low platelet count. Will the bloodwork they took show any signs of that and will that be dangerous during the surgery? I'm wondering if something else might be going on with me. Only seeing the gynecologist right now. Should I see another doctor?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have bleeding tendency. It can become dangerous during surgery. You should go for complete coagulation profile before surgery. You may have low platelet count or some other bleeding abnormality.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes Low Platelet Count When On Hormone Replacement Treatment?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have bleeding tendency. It can become dangerous during surgery. You should go for complete coagulation profile before surgery. You may have low platelet count or some other bleeding abnormality. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.