WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1997: Re: Bleeding in-between Periods

Re: Bleeding in-between Periods

From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Mar 1997 20:04:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 25 Mar 1997, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Recently, after telling a friend about the letter I wrote you about my
>problem (annovulation and a very late, short, menstrual cycle), she asked if
>I would write to you explaining her recent problems, as she doesn't have a
>computer. Over the last several months, she's been having bleeding between
>periods. Her most recent period lasted 7 days and was quite heavy. About one
>week after her period ended, she started bleeding again, enough to change a
>mini-pad several times a day. (The latter has been happening for about 5
>cycles now) This lasted a total of 9 days. Her name is Michelle, and she is
>29 years old, has 4 children, and had a tubal ligation when her last child
>was born 28 months ago. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks! :-)
>Sherri Schreckengost

I'm not a doctor, so please don't misinterpret this message. But it sounds like your friend needs to see a doctor. Lots of thisngs can cause bleeding in between periods, including normal hormonal changes. Your friend could have a condition medical intervention. Women who have lots of heaving bleeding can become anemic which can cause other medical problems. Fibroids are a common cause of heavy or irregular bleeding, they happen to about 25% of all women at some point in their lives. They are also highly treatable. Tell her we are all concerned and get her a referral to a reputable OBGYN.

Take care,

--
Susan

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