Re: Abnormal Periods, No birth control
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:05:57 -0500 (CDT)
A sonogram or sonohysterogram and endometrial biopsy will help
illuminate the cause.
HSM
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Loy wrote:
>
>I had an IUD (copper) inserted after the birth of my first child 8 years
>ago. Two years ago I had it removed. Since that time I have not been
>able to get pregnant. I am also experiencing abnormal periods which
>occur approximately every two weeks. Occassionally I will have a normal
>28-day cycle. The flow is heavy for two of the 5-8 days is lasts. the
>abdominal pain, cramping, and bloating has become increasingly worse
>over the past 6-9 months. Any idea of what could be going on?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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