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Pre menopause
I am a 48 year old woman. My periods are normal since October 2024 but since November 2024 my periods have stopped. After 3 months on 28 feb 2025 my periods came again with very heavy bleeding. I had changed 10-12 pads in a day
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Delay in cycle is normal when you are reaching your menopause.Profuse bleeding is common when the periods are delayed but considering your age it has to be evaluated with scan and hormonal test
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You are near to menopause. Pelvic USG is needed to rule out any underlying pathology.
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Dr. Sneha Tickoo
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
Changing so many pads is indicative of heavy menstrual bleeding
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you will need medicines to stop the bleeding urgently and find the cause with tests and scan
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you risk anemia if bleeding is not controlled
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You need urgent investigations to find out the reason for this profuse bleeding
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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