Period not stopping for 2 weeks

A prolonged bleed can happen when ovulation is irregular and the womb lining sheds unevenly. Hormonal contraception, fibroids, polyps, infection, thyroid problems, and pregnancy-related causes are other possibilities. Changes leading up to Menopause can make cycles unpredictable, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can affect ovulation.

The number of days alone does not show the cause. A clinician may ask about flow, clots, pain, medicines, contraception, and pregnancy possibility, then consider an examination or blood tests.

Make a note of when the bleeding started, how often you change menstrual products, whether clots are present, and whether you have pain, weakness, or breathlessness. Take a pregnancy test when relevant and arrange a clinical review. Avoid taking hormones or bleeding medicines unless they have been recommended for you.

Seek emergency help for bleeding that rapidly soaks products, fainting, severe or one-sided pain, shoulder-tip pain, fever, or pregnancy with bleeding. These symptoms can indicate major blood loss, infection, or an ectopic pregnancy. Arrange prompt care for persistent dizziness, breathlessness, or marked fatigue, which can occur when blood loss leads to anaemia.

Ask whether you need a pregnancy test, blood count, pelvic examination, or imaging, and what result would change treatment. Discuss options to reduce bleeding, possible effects on fertility, and how to recognise a recurrence that needs review.