WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2009: Re: MENORRHAGIA: irregular bleeding treatment options..

Re: MENORRHAGIA: irregular bleeding treatment options..

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:54:50 -0600 (CST)

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Amanda

You need to get your hormones checked. You may be having an ovulatory or a luteal phase defect that is causing the problem, and this could also prevent pregnancy. I would get my prolactin, thyroid functions, and a mid luteal progesterone level done as a start...Dr. von Almen

At Mon, 19 Jan 2009, Amanda wrote: >
>I started having irregular bleeding over a year ago. I'm a 29 year old
>mother of 2. The problem started 11 months after my last baby was born.
>I have a regular period for 7 days and then stop bleeding for 10 days
>and on day 11 I start bleeding again and bleed everyday until my actual
>period starts. When my period starts the bleeding picks up and is much
>heavier.
>
>I've tried several different types of bc pills but none of them help it.
>My OB suggested I try Mirena but he can't guarantee that it will work
>and my health insurance won't cover it. So far diagnostically speaking
>all I've had done is several vaginal ultrasounds which all looked good.
>Dh and I have been having unprotected sex and I'm not pregnant yet. If
>we decide we want to have a baby can I get pregnant like this?
>
>What other tests should I ask for? I'm seeing a new OB/Gyn next week for
>another opinion. I was offered endometrial ablation but part of me
>really wants another baby first. Dh says no and wants me to have it
>done but I'm undecided.
>
>Thanks!

-- 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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