WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Odd periods and boils

Re: Odd periods and boils

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:29:28 -0500 (CDT)

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Your answer requires a blood count, some hormonal blood tests, an exam, a sonogram and possibly a biopsy of the lining of the uterus. Once this is completed, you'll know what's going on and what to do about it.

Dr. M

At Sat, 21 Sep 2002, Jenny wrote: >
>I am 22, overweight, and have had an irregular period since I was 12.
>Lately my periods are more often, and within the last 2 months my period
>has been every few days. I have gone a month and a half now with my
>period on for 5 days, off for 2 on for 3 off for 4, it gets heavier when
>my fiance and I attempt sex, if I even think about sex, it flows really
>strong. Lately it has been clotting... It is on more than it is off. I
>am feeling very weak lately. I have started to develop boils, one in
>the groin area, close the the inner thigh, and 4 on my stomach. One
>right on my wasteline that is extreamly painful. I have researched them
>and info says that if you are anemic or have low iron you are at a
>higher chance of getting them, so wouldn't this amount of blood flowing,
>make someone anemic? I have finally broke down and made a doctors
>appointment, but am scared to hear the results. Anyone have any
>suggestions?
>
>Please Help

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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