Prolonged menstrual period at the age of 52 may be caused by endocrine disorders, endometritis, uterine fibroids, etc. It is necessary to choose different medications according to the different causes of the disease, such as estradiol valerate, tranexamic acid, leucovorin, ceftriaxone sodium, doxycycline and so on.
1. Endocrine disorders: 52-year-old women with prolonged periods may have entered the perimenopause, caused by abnormal secretion of sex hormones in the body, and can use hormonal drugs such as estradiol valerate and dydrogesterone to regulate menstruation.
2. Endometritis: When the endometrium is infected by pathogens and inflammation occurs, the patient may have prolonged menstruation, increased menstrual flow and other symptoms. Cefoxitin sodium, metronidazole, doxycycline, minocycline and other drugs can be used for anti-infection treatment.
3. Uterine fibroids: they are benign tumors, but some patients may still have symptoms such as prolonged menstrual period, shorter menstrual cycle, lower abdominal swelling and pain. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone drugs, such as leuprolide and alarelin, can be used to reduce the size of fibroid and relieve symptoms.
However, if the size of the fibroid is large and affects daily life, or if malignant changes occur, the fibroid needs to be removed through surgery.
Prolonged menstruation at the age of 52 may also be caused by other reasons, it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital, improve the relevant examination, under the guidance of a professional doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment, do not use their own medication to prevent the aggravation of the condition.