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I have been on a long course of monthly 3mg decapeptyl injections. it has stopped my periods for years but after my last 2 injections i have still had periods. what could be causing them?

Q: i have been on a long course of monthly 3mg decapeptyl injections. it has stopped my periods for years but after my last 2 injections i have still had periods. what could be causing them?

: While you don't say why you have been on the medication, its effect is to put you in a menopausal state. In that context the bleeding is "postmenopausal" and should be evaluated further. Uterine growths, either benign or cancerous are a concern.

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

While you don't say why you have been on the medication, its effect is to put you in a menopausal state. In that context the bleeding is "postmenopausal" and should be evaluated further. Uterine growths, either benign or cancerous are a concern.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

I have been on a long course of monthly 3mg decapeptyl injections. it has stopped my periods for years but after my last 2 injections i have still had periods. what could be causing them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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