what causes abnormal uterine bleeding at age 35?
106413
There are so many different things that could be causing abnormal bleeding. You should see yur gynecologist ASAP. I'm 42 and was having the same problem My gynecologist found fibroid tumors. Had a hysterectomy which removed the tumors(which were benign as in most cases).\nBut could be anything as simple as dieting, stress, etc.\nTrust yur gyn and go see him/her
537670
Adenomyosis (also referred to as Endometriosis Interna) can cause the uterus to appear boggy and enlarged.  While a diagnosis of adenomyosis can be based on a collection of symptoms and appearances on diagnostic tests, the only absolute diagnosis is through hysterectomy, which is also the cure for the disorder (no uterus=no adenomyosis).\n\nSometimes oral contraceptives or other hormonal agents can help shink the uterus, but symptoms (including pelvic pain and heavy blood loss during menses) may continue.  See your doc to be certain of what you might be dealing with and obtain the proper treatment.
141399
Bleeding could be caused by cancer, the bleeding itself enhanced by the the use of blood thiiners.  Keep your appointment with your ob/gyn physician.  You do not give your age and I am presuming you are through having periods.
978522
Breakthrough bleeding is what it's called. Pretty common, could be caused by birth control pills etc. I wouldn't worry about it too much, but going to the gyno. is a good idea too.
469088
if you are female then look into endometriosis i had similar problems for years and years and every doctor i went said i was fine then i found a gyn that diagnosed me i had a hysterectomy and i am all better so research it your and good luck!
754475
I can feel your frustration. :(\n\nFirst, you really do need to see a doctor. Excessive bleeding can be a sign of more serious problems. Get checked out and make sure it's not something that needs to be taken care of! Your life is too precious to play games with.\n\nHow old are you?\n\nFor bleeding... I have found that Shepherd's Purse is effective with controlling bleeding. You should be able to find some at your local health store.\n\nFor bleeding and infertility, you should look into natural progesterone cream.\n\nIf your bleeding is due to PCOS or fibroids, progesterone will balance out the excess estrogen that is causing them. The pain and bleeding should lessen, and possibly even disappear over time.\n\nIt's possible that you are having trouble conceiving because you aren't producing enough progesterone. Natural progesterone cream has been used to increase fertility, and is often given with IVF treatments.\n\nI have a "progesterone baby" in my support group, so I KNOW it works! :)\n\nFeel free to email me. I would be happy to send you some articles about progesterone.
39977
Ok, you got a BIG problem.  You need to see your doctor ASAP if you are post menopausal and bleeding.  Menopause means NO BLEEDING.  Call your doctor for an exam right away.  Something is really wrong.
428619
I'm 29 I also have 4 kids and have had my tubes tied. This often happens to me. My Dr. said I had a sensitive cervix. She also said it was common not to worry.
221891
Go to a Doctor's office, I'm sure they give you some pamplets to read or a website to research.  Good luck to you!  It's a lot of health risk involved for women (and the baby) getting pregnant over the age of 35.
513273
Endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, fibroids, suspected cancer, uterine prolapse, cervical cancer or precancer, adhesions, nonspecific chronic pelvic pain.
646487
No- this is not normal at all and should be checked out by your doctor. Bleeding after sex can be due to many reasons including cervical dysplasia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, vaginitis or cervicitis, cervical polyps, trichomoniasis, yeast infection, endometriosis or adenomyosis, uterine polyps, and fibroids. Please do get checked out to determine what the exact cause may be.
540174
You don't say how old you are, but menopause could be an answer if you're about that age.  Also, being underweight or overweight can cause your menses to stop, as well as problems with your thyroid, endometriosis etc.  You might want to seek the advice of a physician and have things checked out to rule out the possibilities mentioned above.
746824
I had fibroid tumors when I was younger.  They didn't bother me until I was about 44.  Then I started having trouble with my periods.  It was my choice to have a hysterectomy.  But that doesn't mean that is the answer for you.  I don't know how old you are, or what your situation is re: childbearing.  I'm sure it is nothing to worry about. Try to relax.
1050175
depends person to person.normally lasts for 2 years if its more than two years go to your doctor.have you had smear test done?\nany unexplained vaginal bleeding need investigation. test your hormones and do smear test.\nall the best
289902
Adenomyosis\n\nAdenomyosis is a medical condition characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue (the inner lining of the uterus) within the myometrium (the thick, muscular layer of the uterus).\n\nThe condition is typically found in women in the ages between 35 and 50. Patients with adenomyosis can have painful and/or profuse menses (dysmenorrhea & menorrhagia, respectively).\n\nAdenomyosis may involve the uterus focally, creating an adenomyoma, or diffusely. With diffuse involvement, the uterus becomes bulky and heavier.\n\nCauses\nThe cause of adenomyosis is unknown, although it has been associated with any sort of uterine trauma that may break the barrier between the endometrium and myometrium, such as Cesarean sections, tubal ligation, pregnancy termination, and any pregnancy.\n\nSome say that the reason adenomyosis is common in women between the ages of 35 and 50 is because it is between these ages that women have an excess of estrogen. Near the age of 35, women typically cease to create as much natural progesterone, which counters the effects of estrogen. After the age of 50, due to menopause, women do not create as much estrogen.\nDiagnosis\nThe uterus may be imaged using ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MR). Transvaginal ultrasound is the most cost effective and most available. Either modality will show an enlarged uterus. On ultrasound, the uterus will have a heterogeneous texture, without the focal well-defined masses that characterize uterine fibroids.\n\nMR provides better diagnostic capability due to the increased spatial and contrast resolution, and to not being limited by the presence of bowel gas or calcified uterine fibroids (as is ultrasound). In particular, MR is better able to differentiate adenomyosis from multiple small uterine fibroids the uterus will have a thickened junctional zone with diminished signal on both T1 and T2 weighted sequences due to succeptibility effects of iron deposition due to chronic microhemorrhage. A thickness of the junctional zone greater than 10 or 12 mm (depending on who you read) is diagnostic of adenomyosis (<8 mm is normal). Interspersed within the thickened, hypointense signal of the junctional zone, one will often see foci of hyperintensity (brightness) on the T2 weighted scans representing small cystically dilatated glands or more acute sites of microhemorrhage.\n\nMR can be used to classify adenomyosis based on the depth of penetration of the ectopic endometrium into the myometrium.\n\nTreatment\nTreatment options range from use of NSAIDS & hormonal suppression for symptomatic relief, to endometrial ablation or hysterectomy for a more or less permanent cure.\n\nThose that believe an excess of estrogen is the cause or adenomyosis, or that it aggravates the symptoms, recommend avoiding products with xenoestrogens and/or recommend taking natural progesterone supplements.\n\n\nOther considerations\nThe differential of abnormal uterine bleeding includes\n\nendometrial polyps \nsubmucosal fibroids \nendometrial hyperplasia \nendometrial carcinoma \npost-menopausal atrophy \nIn a younger woman, considerations should be broadened to include\n\nspontaneous abortion \nectopic pregnancy
897001
See your doctor.  It may be nothing, but when my mom did that, she had uterine cancer.  It was caught early and they did a hysterectomy which got it all.  She has been cancer free for over 10 yrs now.\n\nI don't want to scare you and it could be nothing serious.  But knowing what happened with my mom, I would get checked out.\n\nSue
1080895
When I was younger and in my twenties my perods were the same. I would bleed 2 days tops, not very heavy and no cramps to speak of...be greatful....we are the lucky ones. \nMy doctor told me it had to do with hormones and body type and not to worry about it. He told me if I were bleeding heavily then to contact him. He told me I just got lucky.