Female problems.... what could it be?

Question

My periods are getting closer and closer together, heavier and heavier flow, and lasting longer and longer each time.
My ovaries are very sore, very swollen, and I can even feel them move sometimes. It hurts!
Birth control won't even stop my periods.

What could be the possible problems?

I've had two babies and am married.

What kind of scans? Ultrasounds or x-rays? How accurate are these tests?

Answer 1

This bleeding that you are describing is breakthrough bleeding which can act a lot like a menstrual period and the causes are varied which mean it can range anywhere from just having an infection like cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix and one of the symptoms of this can be bleeding like you are describing-I've had personal experience with this) to something like fibroids and polyps (most often benign-had experience with this too) or even endometriosis.

As for ultrasounds there are a couple of different ways to do it but the best way to do it for gynecologic purposes is thru the vagina.

Sometimes CT Scans can be helpful to the situation as well.

I would recommend an evaluation with a gynecologist. Start with your primary care physician if you have the kind of insurance that requires this.

In the mean time try increasing the level of iron now by eating things like spinach, raisins, and peanut butter (if not allergic to peanuts of course).

But pls get in touch with your dr this week to have this evaluated.

Answer 2

Hi,

You definitely need to get a referral to a gynaecologist/obstetrician. As suggested you may have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or another gynaecological issue.

Any gynaecological investigation usually involves having a internal and external ultrasound to see what is happening in that area. The specialist will also do blood tests. They will also ask you your history, particularly if you had gestational diabetes. If they find PCOS, you may also need to have a sugar test to see if you have insulin resistance as well, as these two syndromes generally go hand in hand.

HTH and good luck.

Answer 3

Have you checked with your doctor to see if you have Polycsytic Ovary Disease? This disease can make your ovaries larger and influence your period. Also fibroids can make your periods heavy ... these are benign growths of tissue on the uterus that can get quite large. Your cycle is influenced by hormones. Consider if you are nearing menapause or not ... it may just take a while to get your hormones leveled out.

Answer 4

Go for a scan, girl! What are you waiting around for? My aunt did not sto bleeding and waited too long to see the doctor and when she finally did, they found cancerous tumors in her womb.
They had to remove the womb.