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I have heavy period with large clots i'm 50 years old?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Watch if ocassional: If a period now and then is like what you describe, that would be normal for the approach of onset of menopause. If the periods are prolonged, you run the risk of iron deficiency and other blood loss symptoms. If the latter is the case, you should consult your Gyn.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Biopsy needed: while it is likely that you are having heavy bleeding from perimenopause which can cause a dysregulation of your periods. however, it is not impossible that someone your age is at risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, and in rare cases can turn into cancer. A sampling of your uterus would help figure out the problem

Answered 6/12/2017

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Heavy menses: In your age group uterine fibroids are a common cause of heavy periods and clots. A gynecologist is best qualified to evaluate,advise and treat you. Persistent symptoms can lead to iron deficiency anemia which causes fatigue and weakness. Take iron supplements daily but be aware that they cause stools to become black.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Heavy period: See you Ob/gyn and they can determine whether you need further management for this. Sometimes it can be managed with medicines or sometimes you may need a dilation and curettage of the uterus to reduce the thickness of the uterine lining. Your ob can sort all of this out. It is a fairly common problem of women in your age group. You are not alone. Good luck and feel better.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Joseph Marra answered

Specializes in Radiology

Possibly Fibroids: You should be evaluated when possible and have an ultrasound exam of Uterus. One of the more common reasons of heavy menstrual bleeding is Uterine fibroids. These are common "benign" tumors seen in the uterus upon imaging with either ultrasound or MRI... Some can get quite large. Other reasons including cancer are possibilities, though fortunately uterine cancer is less common than fibroids.

Answered 3/22/2020

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