Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Endometrial ablation: There are lots of treatment options you can discuss with your doctor. Lysteda is a nonhormone medication designed for heavy periods. Some benefit from birth control pills, patch or nuvaring. Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud can stop your period in some cases. Consider an endometrial ablation such as genesys hta if you are done having children. These can be done in the safely and comfortably in the office.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo
Menorrhagia: Menorrhagia is loss of > 80ml of blood or lasting > 7 days. In a 51 yo, causes, may be anovulatory cycles with prolonged estrogen production, endometrial or cervical cancer or polyp, atrophic vaginitis, coagulation disorders, cervical or vaginal trauma, foreign bodies, hypothyroidism, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, tuberculosis, etc treatment depends on the cause. Consult obgyn.Thanks.
Answered 9/28/2016
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