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Re: Uterine discomfort days before period?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:24:48 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, Brette wrote: >
>I am a 28 year old who went off the pill two months ago. Last month, my
>cycle felt very normal (29 days) except for some abdominal/pelvic
>discomfort about a week before my period came. It lasted for about four
>days and did not really hurt, it was just a swollen feeling with a minor
>dull ache. Some backache, too. Ended with onset of bleeding and period
>was normal--not heavy-- and lasted five days. This month, I am
>experiencing the same discomfort, only earlier (have not gotten period
>yet). It's been going on about three days now. Before the pill, I
>always experienced more severe cramping and twinging. I am able to do
>all of my normal activities. Is a week ahead too early for normal
>uterine discomfort before period... is it likely to be endometriosis,
>adenomyosis, or something more severe than premenstrual
>symptoms/hormones bouncing back from pill? My husband and I are trying
>to conceive. Thank you for your help.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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