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Re: 9 months and now bleeding...

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:54:44 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 21 Jul 2000, Linda wrote: >
>My Dr. diagnosed me a perimenopausal about a yr. ago. I have not had
>a period in 9 months. He prescribed Prempro for me, but have not taken
>it yet. I understand the benefits from it. I was going to start, but
>today I started bleeding just like a full blown period. What would
>cause this? Any information would be appreciated. I am 45.

By definition, perimenopause is not yet menopause -- meaning you may ovulate here and there and have a period irregularly. However, after no bleeding for 9 months, this bleeding should be evaluated and a biopsy or ultrasound assessment of your uterine lining should be done.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. LAke Tahoe, CA

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