Abnormal Bleeding

Types of Abnormal Bleeding

You may experience any of the following types of Abnormal Uterine bleeding:

• Menorrhagia: It refers to severe or protracted menstrual flow lasting more than seven days. 
• Metrorrhagia: It refers to bleeding between periods, i.e. outside the normal menstrual cycle. 
• Menometrorrhagia: It refers to excessive and irregular uterine bleeding, which is often a combination of menorrhagia and metrorrhagia
• Postmenopausal Haemorrhage: It refers to any bleeding that occurs after you hit menopause. 

When should you consider seeing our experts?

If you have been experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding and wondering whether you should be seeking medical advice or not, we suggest you should. 

Here are a few symptoms that you should look out for

• Needing to change your pad or tampon in less than 2 hours
• Bleeding between your periods
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Having prolonged menstrual cycles
• Spotting or bleeding after menopause

What causes Abnormal Bleeding?

There is not just one, but many different factors that may be responsible for causing abnormal uterine bleeding and these are often misunderstood. 

 Your abnormal uterine bleeding could be linked to any of the following:

• Hormonal imbalance
• Uterine fibroids
• Endometrial polyps  
• Adenomyosis 
• Infections
• Cancer

Abnormal Bleeding and Fertility

Chronic and severe uterine bleeding can increase the risks of infertility. 

If you are experiencing a problem and struggling with conception, you should not take it lightly. 

Early medical intervention can help you maintain optimal reproductive health, making it easier to conceive naturally. Get in touch with our experts to explore the finest treatment modalities available. 

How we diagnose you

Abnormal uterine bleeding is not a condition, but rather a symptom that indicates the prevalence of an underlying medical condition. 

At Surya Hospital, we focus on the thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical history and overall health to assess other potential symptoms.  

Detailed assessments involve blood analysis, pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy and Pap smear, which may be recommended if doctors suspect anything serious. 

Treatments

 At Surya Hospital, our team offers comprehensive care, taking into account various crucial factors like the patient’s age, fertility goals, type of bleeding and its underlying cause.

The treatments are tailored by our experts to ensure the best outcomes. These include:

• Hormone Therapy: It can help to regulate menstrual periods and prevent heavy bleeding. Our experts may prescribe a combination of hormones to help manage the problem efficiently 
• NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs): NSAIDs can aid with pain and bleeding. Surgery may be required in some circumstances, particularly if fibroids or polyps are the cause of the irregular bleeding.
• Uterine Artery Embolization: The procedure will be recommended if your abnormal bleeding is linked to fibroids. It helps to stop bleeding by causing the fibroids to shrink. 
• Myomectomy: The procedure helps to stop uterine bleeding by carefully removing the fibroids by leaving the uterus intact. 
• Endometrial Ablation: It is a surgery that eliminates the uterine lining to prevent excessive bleeding. The procedure potentially interferes with your fertility, hence we do not recommend it for women who wish to plan a pregnancy in future. 
• Hysterectomy: It refers to the surgical removal of the uterus, often referred to patients with cancerous changes within the uterus. After the procedure, it will not be possible for you to conceive, hence it is better to consider fertility preservation options available at Surya Hospital.