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heavy bleeding for 22+days and clots?
OK hi I am 17 years and September I didn't have my period. Then I got it late October... It lasted for 21 days with clots... No pain just constant bleeding then 2 weeks after it finished I got a another period which lasted like 22 +days same thing clots etc. I went to the doctor and they did a cbc which said my blood count is low 2 weeks later they did another and they said it dropped...they suggest birth control as an option. I was kinda skeptical so they said I can go another month and if it stops I don't have to take it and well that I should eat food to increase the iron in my body. Well the bleeding continued and when I went back they gave me provera and ferrous sulfate. When I took the provera it was night and when I woke up I was bleeding heavily... Then when I took a bath etc. I realized the bleeding had stop... During the day there was just one drop of blood. As I continued it stopped completely the thing is though I was given enough for ten days and well I still have more... I don't recall the doc saying if I need to take it until it stop or until the medication is done. Also what will happen when every pill is done will the bleeding continue... I am scared I want a normal period again... The doc said this is occuring because I am stressed plz help me.... What can I do until my next appointment in January?
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Provera is prescribed only to stop bleeding, not find the source of what is causing it.
My daughter had a friend in 7th grade who began bleeding heavily non stop and Drs. prescribed the pill for her. I asked my own Dr. why the pill might be prescribed and found it is routinely given to young girls whose periods tend to be heavy. But mind you, these were regular length periods, just heavy. YOurs is a different situation. I suggest getting a 2nd or 3rd opinion from other Drs. checking you out.
In the meanwhile, heres a trick I learned as heavy bleeding can occur occasionally during the menopause phase of a period slowly stopping. It does all the same weird stuff in menopause that we put up with as teens.
To immediately stop heavy bleeding, you put your forefinger under your nose as if trying to stop a sneeze, pressing hard up against the bottom of nose and the area just under. Just hold it there for a few minutes. You may have to try up to 5 min. If that doesn't stop the bleeding, go to emergency as suggested already. Too much blood loss and you can pass out or die. My husband was bleeding in his stomach and didnt know it until he passed out. I had to drive him to emergency lasat January. Constant heavy bleeding is a very serious thing.
Your Gen. medicine Dr. or even Gynecologist may only know of the most common female complaints and have no expertise on the other issues women can get with their cycles. I wouldn't wait til Jan to see the same Dr. Call around and see if anyone else is available and tell all, that you've been seen by a Dr. What they suggest, what was prescribed, everything. I am praying for a successful recovery to health for you.
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This isn't normal and you know that for your body or women in general. I'm not trying to scare you but something here clearly is wrong and this doctor is not on the right track and you need a clear cut diagnosis. It's your health and a concern. Periods don't last 21 days.
What I think you should do is walk into an emergency room and get another opinion from an actual specialist and have them run tests hospitals do to figure this problem of constant bleeding emphasizing to them nobody has figured it out and you're absolutely terrified.
Bring the meds you were given and let them solve it for you. I would put aside all fear of impending death. I'm not a doctor but am sure this is something they can figure out and stop but to resume normal life visit an emergency room and explain you haven't stopped bleeding or if it stops it starts the vicious cycle again.
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