Re: MENORRHAGIA: Missed period for 3 months plus burning in pelvic region
From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 1 May 2008 18:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman,
Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator
First you must rule out pregnancy.If not pregnant I would suggest you
seeing
your family physician first. He may decide you need to see a
gynecologist.
Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb
New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com
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At Tue, 29 Apr 2008, JW123 wrote:
>
>I am currently working without benefits/insurance, and in trying to find
>out which type doctor I need to visit first, I am trying here first.
>
>My symptoms include:
>1) Missed period for 3 months (I have been under a bit of stress during
>this time and have missed periods due to times of stress before, but
>only up to 2 months.) No chance I am pregnant.
>
>2) In the same time I have had stomach issues, a gnawing sensation right
>below my ribs, in the stomach area. I think I have taken care of this
>by taking Pepcid Complete.
>
>3) Over the past 2-3 weeks, after the stomach issues, I have been
>experiencing a "warm" burning sensation in my pelvic area. The best way
>I know to describe this is, it feels as though warm water is being
>poured inside me. This happens off and on during the day, just below my
>belly button. It does not hurt, and only feels like a tingling feeling.
>
>Right now, I know I need to visit a doctor. Not only to get answers,
>but also peace of mind. But, being without insurance at the moment,
>it's just not that easy.
>
>I am looking for any information, to tell me if these things could be
>related, or what type doctor I need to visit first, to keep my costs
>down.
>
>Thanks for any info!