Alicia C. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I have experienced a heavy menstrual flow for 26 days, filling a super plus tampon every couple of hours. I have never had a period last longer than 7 or 8 days. I am 42 years old, not using contraceptives, and taking medications for a decade. I have iron deficiency anemia, fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS. What could be causing this prolonged and heavy bleeding, and what should I do?

November 14th, 2024

Jillian L. answered

Prolonged and heavy menstrual bleeding could be caused by several factors, including polyps, adenomy...

November 14th, 2024

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