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Re: Abnormal Period
From: Kara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 19:05:07 -0500 (CDT)
I called my gyn today and their earliest appointment was July 10th. Is
this ok or should I try a different doctor. They also said to see what
happens and when I come in She would probably do an ultrasound. What
does this mean?
Kara
At Sun, 3 Jun 2001, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
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>At Sun, 3 Jun 2001, Kara wrote:
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>>I started my period on Thursday May 24. This was a bit strange, because
>>I am on the birth control pill and I wasn't due for another week. My
>>period was normal, with moderate clotting and heavy on the first two
>>days. I dismissed the early onset and began taking the pill again the
>>folowing Sunday May 27. Normally the first dose of the pill stops my
>>period, but this time it didn't. It is now Sunday June 3 and I am still
>>bleeding. It is very light, usually amounting to only spots on the pad.
>>I am now a full week into the pill package. I am starting to get
>>concerned and am wondering if I should contact my gynecologist.
>>Please respond via e-mail thank you.
>kara
>
>Yes, call your gyn. He will probably tell you to ride out this cycle,
>but best to let him know.
>
>--
>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
>of a physician-patient relationship.
>
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