I've been menstruating for threes weeks straight!

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 21; 9652 ) on Sun 03, Aug 2008 01:38am
	I've been menstruating for 3 weeks! I started spotting on July 8th and I haven't stopped bleeding since. It's moderate to heavy bright red bleeding, with clots passing through. I've had no pain or cramps while bleeding. A week or two before (last weeks of June) I started bleeding I was having severe pelvic pain that was so painful I couldn't sleep at night. But the pain subsided once the bleeding began. Also earlier in June I spotted for 3 days (not a real period). Could I have been pregnant and am now having a miscarriage?
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	Answer by Dr Simran, MD (doctor) on Sun 03, Aug 2008 09:29am: Hello Dear, There could be several causes for prolonged bleedong like- Hormonal imbalance, Uterine fibroids may cause heavier than normal or prolonged menstrual bleeding cause of menorrhagia. Polyps of the uterus most commonly occur in women of reproductive age as the result of high hormone levels Uterine polyps may cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. s. Lack of ovulation (anovulation) may cause hormonal imbalance and result in menorrhagia. Adenomyosis- often causing heavy bleeding and pain. Adenomyosis is most likely to develop if you're a middle-aged woman who has had many children. Pregnancy complications. A single, heavy, late period may be due to a miscarriage. If bleeding occurs at the usual time of menstruation, however, miscarriage is unlikely to be the cause. An ectopic pregnancy — implantation of a fertilized egg within the fallopian tube instead of the uterus — also may cause menorrhagia. Medications. Certain drugs, including anti-inflammatory medications and anticoagulants (to prevent blood clots), can contribute to heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Other medical conditions. A number of other medical conditions, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), thyroid problems, endometriosis, and liver or kidney disease, may cause menorrhagia.. You should consult a gynaecologist and go for ultrasonography and other investigations to diagnose the cause ,so that the treatment can be started. Refer http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/menorrhagia/DS00394/DSECTION=causes for more info. Best Detailed answer for your question: Available in paid version. - Click to pay. Second opinion from another doctor: Available in paid version. - Click to pay.                 OR Chat LIVE with our Doctor - Click here
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