Bleeding

[Shazzer70]

Have been bleeding for 2 weeks doctor gave me mefenamic acid but not working what can I do

[Galen70]

We don't know enough about your situation. Are you on contraception ? Have you had any new sexual partners ? Smears up to date ? medical problems ?

[Shazzer70 in reply to Galen70]

I have the coil no new sexual partner smears all up to date

[Galen70 in reply to Shazzer70]

Copper or Mirena / Kyleena ?

[Galen70 in reply to Shazzer70]

and what age are you ?

[Shazzer70 in reply to Galen70]

51

[Galen70 in reply to Shazzer70]

thank you but you didnt specify what type of coil you have in place, copper ( non hormonal ) or the IUS ( hormone coil ) and how long it has been in place for ?

[Shazzer70 in reply to Galen70]

I have the marina coil had it for just over 4 years

[Galen70]

Ok so the hormone levels in the coil will be getting lower and may not therefore completely control unscheduled bleeding. However in women over 40 with unscheduled bleeding , the usual recommendation is to consider sampling the lining of the womb ( endometrial biopsy ) and also consider an ultrasound of the uterus. Initially , you should have a vaginal examination to ensure the IUS is still in place - rarely, it can be expelled with heavy bleeding. So if the bleeding continues either go back to the GP , or attend a reproductive health unit.