My period lasts for about 16 days for the past two months. Why?

Hi,

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I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from prolonged menstrual periods which has lasted for 16 days instead of the usual period like 3-7 days for the last two months.

Prolonged menstrual bleeding may result from some pathological conditions like hormonal and ovulation changes, pregnancy, uterine fibroids or polyps, adenomyosis, thyroid disorders, bleeding abnormalities, medications, obesity, etc.

Treatment depends on causes. You should undergo some investigations such as USG of W/A, urine for beta HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), blood for beta HCG, thyroid function test, pap smear, prothrombin time, bleeding time, clotting time, etc., to find out the underlying causes for your present sufferings and then treat them accordingly.

Hi,

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Excessive menstrual bleeding than usual is known as menorrhagia. Yes, clots seem to be unusual (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to me like the products of conception. It may be a miscarriage. Please undergo for USG (ultrasound) of W/A (whole abdomen) or TVS (trans vaginal scan) to exclude the underlying causes.

In the meantime, you can take Tranexamic acid (three times daily) for controlling your prolonged bleeding.