Re: Light Periods
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Oct 25 04:13:57 2008
Hi,
I experienced this and when my doctor carried out a laparoscopy he found
my tubes were blocked by the endo and so I had lighter periods. This
then caused an endo cyst which had to be removed. I would go back to
the doctors.
At Wed, 22 Oct 2008, Beth wrote:
>
>Hi, Sean. I also have very light periods. I'll get maybe one day that
>I really need to wear something, then maybe a few days of spotting. I
>have been on and off different birth control pills for years, and that
>sometimes makes them lighter. I have very similar symptoms as you. Good
>luck, I hope you get some answers soon.
>Beth
>
>At Wed, 22 Oct 2008, Sean wrote:
>>
>>I noticed that most people on this board have stated that they
>>experience heavy bleeding as one of the symptoms of endometriosis along
>>with sever pain. My symptoms are very different. I have had pain for
>>years associated with what several OB/GYN's have diagnosed as
>>endometriosis (not really sure since I have not had a laparoscopy yet)
>>throughout the month as if my period is on but once it does come on it
>>is very light. Typically one day with a few clots and only enough flow
>>to use a light days pad and the rest of the time I only have to use a
>>panty liner. I am concerned because prior to this year my periods were
>>always what I considered normal (5 days of moderate flow with heavy
>>cramping) but now it has seemed to dwindle down to nothing. I have
>>taken several pregnancy test and I am not pregnant. Has anyone else
>>experienced lighter periods with endometriosis?
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