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Re: 24, Hopefully not perimenopausal

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 16 May 2000 08:10:16 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 15 May 2000, M.L.T. wrote: >
>I read about a woman with a problem similar to mine, only I am 24 years
>old as apposed to her 45 years. There was mention of being
>perimenopausal. I have spotting, one day there and the next day dry. My
>periods are also too far apart--40+ days sometimes. When it finally
>starts it lasts for about nine days with very heavy bleeding for about
>seven days- soaking one tampon in about 40 minutes. In the past things
>were quit normal. What does this sound like?
>
>Thanks for your insight.
>M.L.T.

It sounds more like chronic anovulation than menopause. You need to be evaluated by a GYN. This is something that can be treated, and needs to be diagnosed.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
Clarksville, TN

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