Womens Conditions Forum - Prolonged menstruation (menorrhagya) and intermenstrual blee

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Q: Prolonged menstruation (menorrhagya) and intermenstrual blee

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 3rd, 2007

I have had a period for 4 weeks now and still going. The 1st week i was spoting and then i got a normail one then it hasent stoped it was 4 weeks yesterday since i started and havent stoped. I took a pregnancy test 3 weeks ago and it was negative. What would be going on? Why havent i stoped. I couldnt be pregant could I

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Womens Conditions Answer A3105

Prolonged menstruation (menorrhagya) and intermenstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia-spotting) are not signs of pregnancy. A negative pregnancy test confirms that you are most likely not pregnant. A prolonged period and spotting can be due to functional or organic reasons. Functional reasons include hormonal disturbances. Organic reasons could include tumors, infections, endometriosis etc. You SHOULD visit your gynecologist for a consultation and to seek a diagnosis.

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