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Re: [Birth Control] Any birth Defects

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:54:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 10 Oct 2002, Katherine wrote: >
>If i'm on the depo provera shot and i becaome pregnant somehow, will the
>baby be defected if my shot doesn't run out for 2 more months ??
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>--
>Thanks.
>

I don't think so.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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From: BDO - London Sent: 10 October 2002 08:42 To: 'anonymous@obgyn.net' Subject: Vaginal Bleeding, Fibroid, Cyst, FH & LSH > laparoscopy & hysteroscopy on Tuesday!

I am a 54 year old, normally healthy woman!.

HISTORY Had several years painful, heavy periods and laparoscopy & hysteroscopy in 1997 which were OK

Last year seemed to be menopausal, with irregular periods. The a few days light watery bleeding followed by a light period and then the watery bleeding continued. I saw my GP who gave me medication to stop the bleeding, and I had a Pelvic ultrasound. The results were "Hetrogeneous, attenuating, anteverted uterus seen measuring 76x43mm. Uterine texture appearances consistent with fibrotic changes, nut no obvious fibroid mass delineater. Appearances of both ovaries appear of small in size with some follicular pattern. Rt Ov 24x13x17mm Lt Ovary 27x12x11mm. Appearances are suggestive of ? menopause. No pelvic masses, cysts or free fluid seen.

My GP suggested I wait as once periods stop fibroids likely to go away.

PRESENT

Had no periods for several months, even 2 months of hot flushes which the stopped. In August had a light period with watery vaginal bleeding before and after which stopped after a couple of weeks. In September the watery bleeding started again and have had this for 4 weeks now, together a small degree of menstrual type discomfort and occasional 'shooting pains' in the cervix or uterus, also occasional pains left and right side (ovaries?). Have seen consultant and am having a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy next Monday. The 'trans-abdominal & vaginal ultrasound pelvis' showed "Uterus is enlarged, measuring 10cm in longtitudinal dimension and 5.9 cm fibroid in fundal region. Endometrial lining appears fairly homogeneous, with a well demarcater border, but appears thickened with a max thickness of 1.5cm. Rt Ovary normal in size & appearance. Lt ovary contains 2.5cm unilocular cyst which could be a functional cyst.. No free fluid or space occupying lesion in pelvic capacity.

Also blood test showed slightly increased 1 tumour marker (don't know which one).

The consultant is puzzled that blood test in March 2001 showed LH 58.6, FSH 96.2 ("definitely menopausal), and Sept 2002 LH7.9, FSH 21.1 ("not menopausal"). Says he has not really encountered this before.

QUESTIONS Any ideas what my problem could be. What is the likelihood of a cancer?. Why have LH FSH levels changed back. What is the maximum GP is likely to take out during laparoscopy & hysteroscopy?. Am due to go on holiday next Friday - is this still a possibility?

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WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 4225

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) Re: Any Doctors Out There... I have An Important Question for You......... by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 2) Re: ctal pain when sitting please help by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 3) Re: positive pregnancy test and scheduled lap tomorrow by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 4) Re: virgin pregnancy? by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 5) Re: Rough period by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 6) Yasmin by Loripope01@aol.com 7) Re: Nausea around ovulation time?? by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 8) Re: [Birth Control] WILL IT CAUSE A MISCARRIAGE IF YOUR PREGNANT? by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 9) Re: FT4 test results,need information(just on a want to know basis) by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 10) Re: surgical referral by no_private_emails@home.com (Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.) 11) Re: Hysterectomy w/ severe complications after surgery by rbraun@iupui.edu (R. Daniel Braun, MD) 12) Demulin by "Greg & Simon Hodgson" <hodgo@bigpond.net.au> 13) Ovary Pain by spike@morganonline.net (Nancy Morgan) 14) Ovary Pain by spike@morganonline.net (Nancy Morgan) 15) Early miscarriage and trying again to conceive by mapleday200@yahoo.com (Jean Day) 16) Progesterone & Miscarriages by ehrenaud@netins.net (Heather) 17) unusual bleeding by fuzzygrizzleY25@aol.com (leah) 18) Guidelines for posting to the WOMENS-HEALTH forum by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.) 19) unsuccesful coloposcopy by Niwynne@aol.com 20) Back Pain and Birth Control by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Janice) 21) Menstration Changes by Endogirl78@yahoo.com (Amanda)

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:18:54 -0500 (CDT) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD)

-- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: Any Doctors Out There... I have An Important Question for You......... Message-ID: <200210100118.g9A1IsK23884@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Maxine wrote: > >Ok this is my situation every month around the time of ovulation I get >ovulation pains. Theres are pains that start a few days prior to >ovulation and continue until around the second day of my new cycle. I >was wondering if this was normal to have ovulation pain last that long

No!

>cause I heard of women having this type of pain last for only a few >hours or a day or two but not for the length of time I get them.

Yes

> >The pains I'm experiencing are sharp crampy pains a woman would normally >get during the first two days of menstruation, however it's in the lower >abdomen with some discomfort 9 more pain) going onto the right ovary or >fallopian tube. I would say that on a scale of 1 to 10 the pain is a 7. >I normally ovulate on day 14 or 15 and my cycles are usually 28 days >long however some times they can be 26 days in length. I can't wait to >start menstruating so I can get some kind of relief (even if it's >temporary) from this pain. I can't believe my ovulation pains last >around two weeks. My former Dr sent me for both a vaginal and abdominal >ultrasound and it showed that my uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes >are in good shape, and perfectly normal. Anyway is this something I >should be deeply concerned about? I was thinking of either calling my >OBGYN or if the pain got way too unbearable and I couldn't reach him to >go straight to the ER. Your response would deeply be appreciated. Thank >You.....

Sounds like it might be endometriosis. Check with your physician

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:21:07 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: ctal pain when sitting please help Message-ID: <200210100121.g9A1L7Z25337@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >sometimes when i sit down i get a sudden sharp pain right up to my >abdomin it is so sore it only lasts seconds but very painful other times >i just suddenly feel it usually around the 13th day of my cycle i also >get very sore in down low in my tummy mainly around the ovary area. my >periods are regular but they are very very sore mainly in my lower back, >sometimes i dont have a bowel movement for days which also leads to pain >but when i get my period i seem to be moving my bowels at least 3 times >a day throughout my period. what is wrong with me does anyone know. >thank you so much.

Sounds a lot like what is called primary dysmenorrhea. See your Gynecologist. It is usually relieved by OCP's

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:24:32 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: positive pregnancy test and scheduled lap tomorrow Message-ID: <200210100124.g9A1OWs28889@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Alison wrote: > >will a laparoscopy cause a miscarriage? if so I will cancel my surgery. >for sure I am cancelling the hysteroscopy/d and c (I was having problems >with my periods and had fluid in my uterus.) My family doc said his gut >feeling is to go through with the lap, but my feeling is, I do not want >to endganger the fetus in any way, and can always get a lap done post >partum. > >Please answer as I am scheduled for lap tomorrow..! > >-- >Alison > >Mommy to: >Benjamin Joseph 10/17/00 >Malka Sarah 05/29/02 > >-- >Alison Finkelstein >Toronto, Ontario, Canada >E-mail: anonymous@obgyn.net > chana_gittel@hotmailnospam.com >Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/alison1.geo > >Remove nospam from the address to email me >

In the absence of a life threatening emergency, a positive pregnancy test cancels most surgeries in my hospital.

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:25:43 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: virgin pregnancy? Message-ID: <200210100125.g9A1PiZ30567@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Megan wrote: > >If my boyfriend got semen on his hand and wiped it off and then a few >minutes later fingered me is there a possibility that I could be >pregnant?! How lond do sperm normally survive in air?

Possible and it wouldn't be "Virgin". There was something with sperm on it inserted.

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:28:07 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: Rough period Message-ID: <200210100128.g9A1S7E32420@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, ls wrote: > >At Tue, 8 Oct 2002, ls wrote: > > This is a repost the went unanswered Tuesday - Thank you! >> >>I had all endometriosis (incl a lot of work on both ovaries)removed in >>July (10 wks ago), I was on the pill for surgery and the cycle after, I >>had 2 periods on the pill and just finished my 1st one off (since >>surgery). The 1st period was heavy (bc of surgery), the 2nd was >>virtually 'perfect' for the 1st time in years, last week's (now off >>pill) period was horrible. No pain but I was queasy almost the whole >>time and I had loose stools or 7 days in a row (bled for 5). I saw the >>video of the surgery and all visible endo was removed. Could this be a healing thing? >>What is going on?!

sounds like a persistence of endometriosis. Not all endometriosis is visible.

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:27:31 EDT ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Yasmin Message-ID: <15c.151b7f2e.2ad63183@aol.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_15c.151b7f2e.2ad63183_boundary"

Hi, I am a 32 yr old female, and I was taking ortho-cyclen.. and i ahve really bad periods, bleeidng , cramping, and severe migraines migraines the week before I am going to start.. my dr changed me to yasmin this month.. Do

you think it will help? or is there anything else that i can do.. I also notice that as I get older my periods seem to be getting worse, is that normal? thank you, Lori

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:29:49 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: Nausea around ovulation time?? Message-ID: <200210100129.g9A1Tn501214@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, anonymous wrote: > >The last three cycles I've had, I've had pretty bad nausea around my >ovulation time. I'm 37 - have had one m/c and one FA (Trisomy 18). >Could this be perimenipasal?

Not likely at age 37.

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:30:28 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: [Birth Control] WILL IT CAUSE A MISCARRIAGE IF YOUR PREGNANT? Message-ID: <200210100130.g9A1USX01784@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, SAMMI wrote: > >I READ SOMEWHERE THAT STARTING "THE PILL" WHILE POSSIBLY PREGNANT WILL >CAUSE A MISCARRIAGE...IS THAT TRUE?

Nope!!

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:32:11 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: FT4 test results,need information(just on a want to know basis) Message-ID: <200210100132.g9A1WBd04443@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Holly wrote: > >The data range for my FT4 test is 0.59-1.17,and my results were 0.38 can >you help maybe explain what is wrong me??? I have a doctors appointment >to see what the problem is but i just want to be prepared! I also had a >TSH(STSH)test done the range data for that is 0.34-4.82,my results were >2.94(normal)!

The TSH is the more reliable test. In fact it is the only one that I get. If you don't have enough circulating T-4, the TSH will be elevated.

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:33:21 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: surgical referral Message-ID: <200210100133.g9A1XLC05539@mail.medispecialty.com>

There are many good doctors who can do this type of surgery. We don't keep any sort of list on who deals with what insurances. You may wish to look in your insurance book and see who IS on your plan and try to check these professionals out.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, natalie wrote: > >i need a referral for a gynocologist surgeon (a good one) who takes >Multi-Plan and works in New York City. i need an expert hysteroscopist >to remove a diagnosed uterine polyp and my uterus is oddly shaped - i.e. >difficult to maneuver. > >no one seems to take my health insurance! any referrals?

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:35:08 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (R. Daniel Braun, MD) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Re: Hysterectomy w/ severe complications after surgery Message-ID: <200210100135.g9A1Z9q07452@mail.medispecialty.com>

At Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Brianne wrote: > >My aunt recently had a total hysterectomy and she is now back in the >hospital for the second time after nearly bleeding to death. The first >time she went back into the hospital (after the surgery) they beleived >they stopped the bleeding and she went home after about a week. A few >weeks later she was sleeping and suddenly woke up because she did not >feel well. When she stood up blood starting gushing up. She needed two >units of blood while she was in the hospital. The doctors say they do >not know why she is bleeding so severely. They originally thought it >was a "stitch" so they "fixed" it. She is still in the hospital now and >they have no idea why this is happening. They thought maybe she wasn't >healing because she has a connective tissue disorder (like Lupus but not >really Lupus). Could this affect the healing process?

Depends on what it is.

What could be the >causes for this and how can they stop it? We are afraid she will go home >and it will all happen all over again. She lost a huge amount of blood >and we do not want to go through the same thing all over again. Please >if there is any information anyone can give or even a website or book or >anything I can research, please I really would appreciate any help. >Thank you all.

There is not enough info here to say. A consultation with a rheumatologist or a hematologist or both might be in order.

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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:07:17 +1000 ------------------------------ From: "Greg" <anonymous@obgyn.net> ------------------------------ To: <anonymous@obgyn.net> Subject: Demulin Message-ID: <001001c27001$c231ff90$80e08490@sys> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_000D_01C27055.93AD1480"

To whom it may concern,

I was using the birth control pill Demulin until I relocated in Australia for work. No one has been able to give me an equivalent pill (they apparently don't have this type here). I have had so many problems with other pills that I do not want to try any others. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jessica in Sydney

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:48:22 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Nancy) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Ovary Pain Message-ID: <200210100248.g9A2mM414358@mail.medispecialty.com>

Two years ago I had surgery to remove breast cancer, 2.7cm - in 5 of 14 lymph nodes. Several surgeries without clean margins, mastectomy - clean margin. Eight months of chemo, weeks of radiation. I have been getting good blood work results but the last two rounds it has been inching up. Several weeks ago I began to get a hot burning pain in my right ovary (or ovary area). It is increasing in intensity and frequency. Any ideas? I do see the doctor next week but sure would sleep better if I could get some opinions before then. I have had a very healty life and never thought about aches and pains but because of the bad news, of the past few years I'm a little on edge with this. Thank you in advance for anything you can tell me. Nancy

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:48:30 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Nancy) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Ovary Pain Message-ID: <200210100248.g9A2mUM14386@mail.medispecialty.com>

-- Nancy

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:48:30 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Jean) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Early miscarriage and trying again to conceive Message-ID: <200210100248.g9A2mUK14390@mail.medispecialty.com>

I am 36 years old and I have a 2 year old daughter (no problem with pregnancy). I began to miscarry 2 weeks after conceiving. The only reason I found out is that I had persistent bleeding -- 4 days bleeding, 3 days ok, 4 days bleeding, 3 days ok, 4 days bleeding. Since the 1st occurrence of bleeding happened at the time of my next period I did not suspect anything. Because of the persistent bleeding I had a blood test which indicated I was pregnant. I am no longer pregnant (confirmed by blood test) and I would like to try to conceive as soon as possible. Is there any medical reason (e.g., higher risk of miscarriage or uterine lining not ready) to wait? I have read some of the information and it seems most suggest waiting a month. I would prefer to start now. What do you think?

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 22:16:12 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Heather) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Progesterone & Miscarriages Message-ID: <200210100316.g9A3GCW07808@mail.medispecialty.com>

I had 3 miscarriages before the birth of my daughter and 1 after. When I got pregnant with my daughter I was on the pill. They tested my progesterone level and it was an 8. They gave me a progesterone supplement and I was able to carry her full term.

For all of my miscarriages, I was not on the pill. My first miscarriage was at 12 weeks and they happened earlier and earlier in the pregnancy from then on. I believe I miscarried last month as well but the pregnancy wasn't confirmed. Could my progesterone level be so low that I can't carry the pregnancy long enough to even confirm it?

-- Thanks! Heather

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Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 22:34:15 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (leah) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: unusual bleeding Message-ID: <200210100334.g9A3YFN19577@mail.medispecialty.com>

ok i have been on the pill for about 3 years now and at the beginning of my period i am very ligh tthe first day and the second day i am heavy and then the third and fourth day i am light again? what is that all about? is there something wrong?

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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 01:14:20 EDT ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: unsuccesful coloposcopy Message-ID: <197.eaee5b8.2ad666ac@aol.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_197.eaee5b8.2ad666ac_boundary"

I recently had an irregular pap smear. As a result I went in for a coloposcopy today. The doctor who did my pap and the doctor who attempted the colosposcopy noted that my vaginal 'canal" is extremely long. The colosposcopy was unsuccessful because the doctor could not see my cervix. I

am scheduled for a hysterectomy shortly. Should I insist on a successful colosophy prior to the surgery even if the cervix is to be removed?

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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 00:16:40 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Janice) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Back Pain and Birth Control Message-ID: <200210100516.g9A5GeL28931@mail.medispecialty.com>

I had a pap about 2 mos ago, (*switched from family doctor to obgyn due to getting off my parents insurance) and I told her how I'd been having severe lower back pain a day or two before my period. This past February I also had a 4 cm cyst that was caused me to have painful intercourse and then a bloody discharge and then the abdominal pain. Off and on I still have abdominal pain.I've also read that while on BCP's that cysts aren't very common. I'd been on Loestrin fe 1/20 for 2 yrs. She switched me to Loestrin fe 1.5/30,*(been on for 3 mos now.) and said that it had a higher progestrin level or something like that. She also told me to take 2 600mg calcium pills a day, and gave me a RX for Anaprox for my back pain (works pretty good). Told me to take that when I feel that I'm starting to have some back pain. She told me that she might want me to have a laparoscopy done to find out whats causing my problems with my back. Is a laparoscopy something I should have done or is there another reason for my problems? If you can help me thank you so much.

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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 01:58:44 -0500 (CDT) ------------------------------ From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Amanda) ------------------------------ To: anonymous@obgyn.net Subject: Menstration Changes Message-ID: <200210100658.g9A6wir31697@mail.medispecialty.com>

Hello! I'm 24 female with endometriosis. I was told about a year ago that I had a fibroid. I have not followed up concerning the fibroid (long story). Anyway, I have been experiencing some changes in menstration. My period always lasted a week with heavy bleeding and would come about 30-35 days apart. Recently I went for 2 months without a period, took pregnancy tests that were negative. I started bleeding and thought it was my period.. Well the bleeding was not even heavy enough to wear a pantyliner, mainly it was only there after I went to the restroom, and it only last 2-3 days. I have had cervical cancer in the past (1999) and cancer runs in my family. My 21 year old (paternal)cousin has recently been battling uterine cancer. The fibroid was diagnosed through examination and vaginal ultrasound. Is it possible that it is something other than a fibroid? What could be causing the changes in my menstration? I plan on seeing a gyn, but the normal wait is 4-6 months. Should I try to get in sooner to see one? Thanks so much for any help that you can give me. Take care. Love and Prayers, Amanda

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