Re: Abnormal Period
From: Kara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 20:45:27 -0500 (CDT)
Why would they do an ultrasound though? I had a small ovarian cyst about
eight months ago. Does that have anything to do with this problem?
jwang, M.D. wrote:
>
>It sounds like it could wait unless the bleeding got heavy or you
>develop other symptoms like pain. Make sure to use backup for birth
>control.
>
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Kara wrote:
>>
>>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
>>
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>>
Kara wrote:
>>>>
>>>>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.
>>>
>J Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
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