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Re: diaphragm problem?
From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 09:25:59 -0500 (CDT)
Have you taken a pregnancy test? Pregnancy is a major cause of missed
periods and spotting.
At Fri, 26 Sep 2003, cloudy wrote:
>
>I started using a diaphragm in April. Since then, I often (actually
>usually) have blood in the diaphragm when I take it out. I thought it
>might have been just because I hadn't had sex in a while before then but
>it hasn't let up.
>
>I have only had my period once since then. That isn't unusual for me
>because I have always been irregular periods but I have never had so
>much "spotting?" Is it possible that the blood is related to the
>diaphram use? I noticed the blood right away after the first time I used
>the diaphram.
>
>I haven't used the pill for 5 years and feel strongly about not using
>it, though it did make my periods regular.
>
>I'm 26, thin, eat healthy, and exercise fairly often. And I feel fine.
>
>I know I should see a gynocologist but I just moved to France last month
>and it will take a while for me to sort out my health care stuff.
>
>Does anyone have any advice or comments about my situation?
>
>Thank you
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