Re: d/c depro-having strange cycles
From: Dr. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 20:28:50 -0500 (CDT)
If you are having irregularities with your period inspite of coming off
Depo since last year, why don't you consult with a reproductive
endocrinologist; you may get more information as to what may be causing
the irregularities.
At Sat, 31 Aug 2002, renita wrote:
>
>I had my last depro shot in February 2001. It took about 6 months for
>me to start having a period at all...when I finally did, it has been a
>mess! I started out having periods that were very irregular (sometimes
>late, sometimes early). Then they began to be fairly normal. Now, I
>started to have 2 periods per month...every two weeks. The first of the
>month is usually "normal" and second of the month is VERY heavy and
>usually has lots of clots. Any suggestions? I have talked with my
>ob/gyn, she doesn't seem to be concerned at all. She says that it will
>finally get back to normal. She also doesn't seem concerned that the
>second period is so heavy and lasts so long. I am 30 years old...and
>went off of Depro to try and conceive #3.
>
>Thanks!
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