Post by jacksfullofaces on Aug 27, 2012 13:06:37 GMT
One of the most worrying symptoms which plagues women in peri is irregular bleeding. However usually it is nothing serious but I would advise all women to have a pelvic scan to keep an eye on the endometrial lining as a base reference. I use hormones and had my first scan in 2009 and followed up earlier this year with one done privately for £100. The service was excellent and booked over the internet - it was 6mm which is normal for me.
Anyhow back to the point if your lining is not getting thicker generally there is nothing to concern yourself about. Falling levels of estradiol can cause irregular spotting usually during the middle of the cycle. The ovaries are not producing enough estradiol so the lining disintegrates and costs the owner a fortune in sanitary products.
Sometimes though progesterone is too low and can cause unpleasant heavy periods with cramps, flooding and clots.
If the blood is brown it is nothing to be scared about - it is simply older blood. Bright red heavy blood means your uterus is having a good spring clean. If this happens to me ( rarely) I usually look distressed and husband waits on me. Raspberry tea capsules are helpful for cramps. If you often suffer painful periods and can predict your flow try taking mini aspirin for several days to reduce prostaglandin production - these are the culprits causing the pain. Another trick is to massage your uterus firmly to expel any clots.
Irregular bleeding can be caused by thyroid disease and getting it treated will deal with the bleeding. This type of menstrual cycle is called polymennorhea and often gynaecologists use it as an excuse to poke around with instruments when it might be better to order a full thyroid panel.
I avoided the tests by not mentioning my regular fortnightly bleeding and having a thyroid panel run and treatment but I did have my lining checked with a scan and I advise anyone who is concerned to consult a doctor.
Other causes of irregular bleeding are fibroids. These are harmless but unpleasant and do grow larger with hormone therapy. However that doesn't mean you shouldn't use hormones just be aware of the issue.
The usual bleeding which concerns doctors is post coital bleeding. But most repeated episodes are usually subject to NHS protocol which advises biopsy , hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling.
When starting a regime of HRT or changing to a new one iregular bleeding can persist for six months as your body adjusts.
Endometrial cancer is rare and fortunately very treatable - just know your own body.
Anyhow back to the point if your lining is not getting thicker generally there is nothing to concern yourself about. Falling levels of estradiol can cause irregular spotting usually during the middle of the cycle. The ovaries are not producing enough estradiol so the lining disintegrates and costs the owner a fortune in sanitary products.
Sometimes though progesterone is too low and can cause unpleasant heavy periods with cramps, flooding and clots.
If the blood is brown it is nothing to be scared about - it is simply older blood. Bright red heavy blood means your uterus is having a good spring clean. If this happens to me ( rarely) I usually look distressed and husband waits on me. Raspberry tea capsules are helpful for cramps. If you often suffer painful periods and can predict your flow try taking mini aspirin for several days to reduce prostaglandin production - these are the culprits causing the pain. Another trick is to massage your uterus firmly to expel any clots.
Irregular bleeding can be caused by thyroid disease and getting it treated will deal with the bleeding. This type of menstrual cycle is called polymennorhea and often gynaecologists use it as an excuse to poke around with instruments when it might be better to order a full thyroid panel.
I avoided the tests by not mentioning my regular fortnightly bleeding and having a thyroid panel run and treatment but I did have my lining checked with a scan and I advise anyone who is concerned to consult a doctor.
Other causes of irregular bleeding are fibroids. These are harmless but unpleasant and do grow larger with hormone therapy. However that doesn't mean you shouldn't use hormones just be aware of the issue.
The usual bleeding which concerns doctors is post coital bleeding. But most repeated episodes are usually subject to NHS protocol which advises biopsy , hysteroscopy and endometrial sampling.
When starting a regime of HRT or changing to a new one iregular bleeding can persist for six months as your body adjusts.
Endometrial cancer is rare and fortunately very treatable - just know your own body.