WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2000: Re: Abnormal Bleeding

Re: Abnormal Bleeding

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 4 Jun 2000 16:27:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 4 Jun 2000, ARF wrote: >
>I have been bleeding for almost 3 weeks. After the normal duration of
>my period, I have continued to bleed. My doctor prescribed Provera and
>I just ended a 10 prescription of 10mg/day. The bleeding lessened, but
>did not go away. I have no clotting and without a tampon, I don't think
>I would even know there was bleeding. My doctor beleives that this is
>stress induced and will resolve with the Provera. If not, he wants to
>do a D&C. I have a few of questions:
>
>1- The bleeding is less, but shouldn't it have stopped with the Provera?
>
>2- Does the fact that the bleeding is less after taking the Provera mean
>that we are on the right track?
>
>3- Does "no clotting" mean something more significant?
>
>4- I am 41 years old. What types of things (illnesses) are associated
>with abnormal bleeding?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>--
>ARF
>

ARF

This is most likely hormonal(anovulatory), and may stop with provera, altho with the fact you bleed so long, your md may want to try "birth control cascade" (3 pills a day for 7 days) before a d&c. It is possible it is anatomic, like a fibroid or polyp. It is good it is slowing with provera No clotting means it is not true 'period or withdrawl' bleeding. Good Luck.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
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