WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1998: Re: abnormal menstruation

Re: abnormal menstruation

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 22:39:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 4 Mar 1998, Grace wrote: >
>Hello:
>
>I've been experiencing some abnormal menstruation for the last 3 months.
>My normal menstrual period is about 5-6 days. It started with 3 days
>very light and 3 days mid-heavy. Then the 2nd period (the next month),
>was about 14 days, all of which were extremely light flows. Within 2
>weeks of the last period, I am experiencing some bleeding again, from a
>day ago and today. I've been sick since early January to now (~_~).
>Starting with a flu/fever in from early January, to a recurring spinal
>injury from 2 years back. Right now I am receiving acupuncture
>treatments for the lower spinal area. When I asked the doctor /
>acupuncturist, he says that the treatment shouldn't have any effect on
>my menstrual flow. What he says is that since my body is pretty weak
>for the last few months, my menstrual flows may act irregular. Does
>anyone have any clue what is going on with my system?
>

You didn't mention your age, but if you are in your mid ot late 40s perimenopause would certainly be a possibliltiy. Others are thyroid dysfunction, infection, stress, and the accupuncture -- accupuncture can affect menstrual cycles, depending on the points being stimulated.

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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