Heavy period

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Heavy period

Asked for Female, 42 Years

Hi. Im 42 and have suffered with pcos since early teens. My periods have been irregular over the years, sometimes fine for year or 2 then irregular for few months. The last couple of years they have been erratic. 3 months fine then maybe 2-3months without one. This period now is very different. It is very heavy like a tap of red wine and I'm using a tampon and a pad and changing every hour or two. Im still leaking in between though. The pain is excruciating too. Is this normal for my age and sh

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Dr. Astha Agarwal Gynecologist 16 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Astha Agarwal

Gynecologist 16 yrs exp Ghaziabad

No its not normal. If u r bleeding so much rush to a nearby hospital amd get urself examined. U ll loose blood and become anemic.. U hv to be on injectables to stop bleeding.. Blood tests and ultrasound need to be done as well.

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