WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1998: Re: Amenorrhea

Re: Amenorrhea

From: Christine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 00:40:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 23 Jul 1998, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Thu, 23 Jul 1998, Christine wrote:
>
>>The doctor prescribed the birth control pills as a way to regulate my
>>periods due to the amenorrhea. My concern is the longevity of this
>>problem. Will amenorrhea go away?
>

The doctor went over my medical records, which included a recent thyroid and diabetes test (both of which were negative), and gave me no real answer for the cause. He prescribed the birth control pills and suggested losing 20 lbs (which I am doing). He did not mention any sort of follow up evaluation at that time. I have since changed jobs and will have to wait another month for medical insurance and a doctor appt. DO you have any suggestions where I can get an appointment before next month without medical insurance?

>Without knowing the cause of your amenorrhea, it is impossible to guess
>at whether or not it will persist. For example, if it's from pregnancy,
>it will persist 9 months. If it's from your thyroid, it will persist
>until you receive thyroid medication. If it's from scar tissue within
>the uterus or a blockage of the cervix, your period will not return
>until surgery corrects the problem. So, that's why I was interested in
>whether or not your doctor performed an evaluation to diagnose the
>problem, or simply prescribed birth control pills.
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Ashley Hill
>David Ashley Hill, M.D.
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>Orlando, Florida
>
>The above information is provided for medical education only, and is not
>intended as specific medical advice. I am sorry, but due to time constraints,
>I am unable to answer personal e-mail.
>

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