WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2007: Re: MENORRHAGIA: JUST midlife menorrhagia, or more???

Re: MENORRHAGIA: JUST midlife menorrhagia, or more???

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:37:22 -0600 (CST)

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Mid

This is pretty normal perimenopausal symptoms. Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 28 Nov 2007, MidLifeMom wrote: >
>For the past year my periods have become extremely irregular. Since I
>am 44yrs old, I have expected some irregularity. Yet, since I am
>currently without medical insurance (due to divorce), I thought I might
>seek some advise here.
>
>Is it merely pre-menopausal symptoms when my cycle, which has always
>been like clockwork in the past, has become so erratic that I'm afraid
>to leave the house without feminine protection?
>
>One month it's late. The next it's early. One month it's barely
>noticeable, then the next it never ends. This past month was right on
>time and ended a full 5 days later, only to start again 1 week
>afterwards for another full 5 days!
>
>I have noticed some extreme irritability pre-menopause, which I never
>recognize until after the fact. Also, I have occasional bouts with hot
>flashes and difficulty sleeping. I realize that is fairly normal.
>
>I just never though my cycle would become this frustrating and am
>wondering how "normal" this is?
>
>--
>Thank you for any consideration to my concerns.
>
>RC in NJ
>

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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