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Heavy periods
Hello Doctor, my periods will usually lasts up to 5 days. But this time it's more than 5 days. Today is my 7th day and I'm still having bleeding. Its not very heavy bleeding. I'm having mild bleeding only. Since it lasts longer than usual, I'm panicked. Suggest me some remedies or should I consult a doctor
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding....possible causes are polyps, fibroids,ovarian dysfunction,. Some blood coagulation disorders — such as von Willebrand's disease etc,uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer etc...Consult nearest gynecologists for clinical examination and evaluation they will do the needful.
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