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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding During Postpartum?
I am 49 and I had a baby last December . Missed my period for 4 months. Had my period early May but very light and after 3 weeks had my period but very heavy. After 7 days it stopped for a day or two and started again and stop for 3 days and it started again . I have had this going on since 30th may . What is happening ?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Hi,
If you are breastfeeding your baby, this type of irregularity in menses is possible. But if you are not, you should get investigated to find the possible cause. Consult your gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
If you are breastfeeding your baby, this type of irregularity in menses is possible. But if you are not, you should get investigated to find the possible cause. Consult your gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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