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Re: How Long Can Spottting Go On Before Its A Problem?
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 20:54:19 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 23 Dec 2001, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>I had this happen before, but like I said.. was never for this long. Now, the bleeding is more like a period and am having to wear a sanitary napkin. I think I am going to try to be seen the 26th if this is still going on. Thanks for your reply. Happy Holidays
>At Sun, 23 Dec 2001, Amy wrote:
>>
>>Am on Aleese 28 bcp.. skipped last set of placebo pills (dec 2nd), due
>>to oopherectomy dec 4th. Dr advised this. Been spotting (light to
>>moderate) since the 13th of Dec. Was to start placebos today, went on
>>to new pack cause of the bleeding. How long can this go on for before
>>it nrequires medical attention? I have never had this continue for this
>>long before, and have been on Aleese 28 for 1 1/2 years. Thanks
>Amy
>
>I tell pts on continuous bcp that if you have more than 3-5 days of
>spotting or breakthru bleeding, you should go ahead and take a week off
>and have a period.
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
>Pregnancy and Birth Section
>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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