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Re: Am I going into menapause ???? From: anonymous@obgyn.net Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:13:39 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Sandy: "Mid-cycle bleeding" Previous message: Julie: "what is wrong with me??!!" In reply to: Debra: "Am I going into menapause ????" At Tue, 18 Jul 2000, Debra wrote: > >I've always had irregular periods over the years but lately they are >really out of wak. I'm 45 yrs. old and for the past 2 months >especially, I bleed really heavy for about 3 days then regular for the >next 7 days. I use to only have a period for 7 days, but in the last 2 >months they last for 10 to 12 days. They have also reversed. Now the >first 3 days are mild and the last days are heavy. This is a real >bother to me. I can't get in to see my doctor for several weeks, so >please give me some insight. > >-- >Debra > More than likely, you have something known as premenopausal menorrhagia, a benign, and self-limited, condition that is brought on by approaching menopause. As you pass throught the change, you may have a number of menstrual irregularities, that will eventually end with an absence of bleeding as you become menopausal. Your doctor will be able to help you with this situation if you desire. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: Sandy: "Mid-cycle bleeding" Previous message: Julie: "what is wrong with me??!!" In reply to: Debra: "Am I going into menapause ????"

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