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Re: messed up periods --PLEASE HELP!

From: Anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Sep 2003 11:35:28 -0500 (CDT)

Talk to your doctor about having hormone levels checked (estrogen, DHEA, thyroid, etc.). Could be perimenopause. At that time, periods can become quite irregular and very in length and heaviness. If you soak a pad an hour, see your doctor immediately.

At Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Sharon wrote: >
>I am 48 years old and have always had a regular period. It would come
>every 28-29 days and last approx. 7-8 days. A few months ago I skipped
>a period. It was exactly 28 days late. I was also having lower
>abdominal cramping. I saw my doctor, they did a pregnancy test which
>was negative and a urinalysis which showed a UTI. I was started on an
>antibiotic and told I was probably nearing menopause. I finished the
>medication and my next period started 23 days after the previous one. I
>am still having it and this is the 14th day. Should I be concerned? Do
>you think I need my hormones checked or an ultrsound? Please help!

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