WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: spotting...bleeding

Re: spotting...bleeding

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 18:39:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Pauline wrote: >
>My period started on Nov 3, ended on Nov 10, and I started spotting on
>Nov 15th. I have never spotted before. The spotting lasted for a week
>(brownish discharge upon wiping and then having to have a pantyliner).
>Spotting then led to bleeding which, at first, was bright red, now has
>started to pass clots (now wearing a pad). Bleeding has not yet
>stopped. I am not on birth control and I am not pregnant. What's
>happening?
>
>I had sex on the 10th, 13th and 17th, could this be the cause? My cousin
>has endometriosis and since it runs in families, could this be the
>cause? With my periods I usually experience a lot of cramping - to the
>point where I need to lie down. Also, I pass clots during this time
>too.
>
>Any and all information would be appreciated.
>
>--
>Worried
>

I would not be worried about this one occasion of irregular bleeding. The cycles can be affected by a variety of things in our lives and this may just be one of those times. I would be patient and see what happens. If you are over 40, then I would discuss this with your physician... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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