WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2008: Re: MENORRHAGIA: Unusual breakthrough bleeding, bloating, cramps, nipple discharge on pill

Re: MENORRHAGIA: Unusual breakthrough bleeding, bloating, cramps, nipple discharge on pill

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:17:12 -0500 (CDT)

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AFrank

Run a pregnancy test. If negative, stop pill for a week, allow yourself to withdraw and then restart the pillpack where you left off...Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 23 Jul 2008, AFrank wrote: >
>I have been taking Yaz continuously for about a year and a half, and
>have very rarely had any breakthrough spotting (only if a pill was
>skipped). I have not missed any pills in months, yet I had a light, but
>full "menses" lasting several days, and continue to spot for about a
>week now. I have had bloating and cramps for almost a week also, and
>have had some green cloudy nipple discharge (sometimes spontaneous but
>light, or when manipulated) from both breasts. I am just concerned
>because I have never experienced these symptoms while on the pill
>continuously (or the nipple discharge at all). I have no swelling,
>soreness, redness or lumps in the breasts. Although I am sexually
>active in a monogomous relationship, I do not suspect pregnancy, though
>I have not been tested. Could this just be random sporadic menses, or
>something more? Thank you for your help.

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

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

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