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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Spotting While On Metformin?

Hi, i am 27 yrs old married for 1.5yrs & we are ttc. Last month on 8th Aug i took a Ultra Sound which says I have Binary Ovaries & i met a OBGYN she adviced me to take Krimson 35 as my hormones to relax & to clear the acne. Immediately on Aug 13th i got my period which was actually due on 23rd Aug (10 days earlier i got my periods). I started taking Krimson 35 from 3rd day of my period & i got my period on 12th September & had heaviest bleeding ever in my life & on 3rd day of my period i had to start Krimson again 2nd cycle which i did then i could not bear the pain i met another OBGYN & she enquired everything & she told me to stop Krimson & prescribed Metformin as we are TTC. Now its my 11th day & i can see i am still bleeding. on 6th day it totally stopped, again on 8th, 9th day of my cycle i could see very little drops of spottings whenever i used restroom. On 10th day it was half the pad. Now on 11th day & i can see the spottings whenever i use restroom. What could be wrong??? I am totally scared & confused. New OBGYN has suggested me to meet her on 12th day to do a Pelvic scan. Now can you help me what is causing spottings & bleeding even on 11th day??
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hi,

When bleeding occurs for a longer period than it is usually as in your case then there are few possible causes and most common is a hormone imbalance. PCOS is one of the causes of hormonal imbalance.

While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition.

Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Other potential other causes of bleeding between periods include a growth in the uterus or cervix, stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness.

Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam.

Diagnostic tests can help your doctor find the cause of the bleeding. Your doctor may draw blood to check hormone levels.

Then the right treatment can be recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Spotting While On Metformin?

Hi, When bleeding occurs for a longer period than it is usually as in your case then there are few possible causes and most common is a hormone imbalance. PCOS is one of the causes of hormonal imbalance. While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition. Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options. Other potential other causes of bleeding between periods include a growth in the uterus or cervix, stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness. Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. Diagnostic tests can help your doctor find the cause of the bleeding. Your doctor may draw blood to check hormone levels. Then the right treatment can be recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon