WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks

Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks

From: Kari (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 06:19:38 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: anonymous: "Prolapsed uterus"
Previous message: Michele: "Brown discharge and a late period?"
In reply to: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks"
Next in thread: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks"
Reply: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks"

At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Kari wrote:
>>
>>I am still bleeding 8 weeks postpartum. While it is not alot, it is
>>still bothersome. It is more than a pantyliner can handle. I almost
>>stopped at 2wks only to restart. It was red in color. At 6 wk check up
>>dr. did not seem worried. Pap came back normal. Started birth control
>>at 7 wks, with first pill bleeding dramatically reduced, but not
>>stopped. Has been ongoing like that since. Color is pinkish/redish
>>mixed in a mucousy dishcharge. I am terrified something is seriously
>>wrong. Which direction should I steer my dr. in finding a solution.
>
>If you're terrified that something is seriiously wrong, you may wish to
>discuss you concerns with your doctor.
>
>Especially on the pill, this sort of bleeding can go on a while (weeks).
>Why can the bleeding go on for a while? The reason I feel that something must be wrong is that I can't believe bleeding for this long is Normal. Is it possible to have some retained placental pieces, dr. had to give it a little tug to get it out, or would the pill have no effect on that kind of bleeding, and would their be other symptoms as well.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
>
>**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 no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

Next message: anonymous: "Prolapsed uterus"
Previous message: Michele: "Brown discharge and a late period?"
In reply to: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks"
Next in thread: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks"
Reply: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: