I have been bleeding for two weeks, and I feel the symptoms of anemia. What to do?

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Hello doctor,

I am a 20-year-old female. I have had inconsistent periods for five years, and I would bleed nonstop for three months, then go for 4 or 5 without a single drop. I have had normal cycles (as in a six days cycle normal flow) only a couple of times in my life. I went to 3 different obstetrics and gynecologists and did an ultrasound, and everything looks normal. They would just tell me that I am still young and that my hormones are just all over the place. I am sure if my anemia was not as severe, they would just brush me off, but they give me pills (I really do not remember the names) that would work for the six months I am on them and the time the treatment finishes, everything goes back to usual. Like ever, I do not get cramps, and I get blood clots and obviously really heavy flow (I change my pad every 30 minutes). It seems to be triggered by anxiety attacks or just depression episodes. Now, I have been bleeding for two weeks, and I already feel the symptoms of anemia, and with COVID-19, I cannot go to a doctor. Please help. I feel like I am losing my mind and blood.

Answer 1

Hi,

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What you are going through is just the hormonal imbalance. For a perfect normal monthly cycle, the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries should work in coordination. That coordination takes few years and varies with individuals. As of now, correct your anemia with hematinics. I would give a prescription on pills. Continue the pills every day for all 21 days without fail, at the exact time without missing it, and generally bleeding stops by the second or third day once you start the tablet that would stop the problem of anxiety and depression. The diet you consume also regulates the quantity of flow. So no worries.

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