- Female
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been having really heavy periods that last 10 to 18 days with clots and bad cramps. My ultrasound showed a bulky uterus measuring 73x47x55 mm with a 12-13 mm endometrial echo. There's also a simple cyst on my right ovary around 30x14 mm. Should I consider surgery for this or are there other options?
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You need hysteroscopy and D&C. If you completed your family then you can go for mirena insertion.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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