WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: Unusual period

Re: Unusual period

From: Alexandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:55:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Emily wrote: >
>I was not late for my period and have not had any abnormal symptoms this
>month, so I do not think I am pregnant, but my flow during my period has
>been very heavy, and today while I was going to the bathroom, a large
>chunk (sorry to be so graphic!) came out of my vagina. Should I be
>concerned that I had a miscarriage, or is it normal to have abnormally
>large "pieces" while menstruating? I have had pieces before, but this
>was very large. Thank you for your time.
>Emily
******************* Emily:

I am only a premed student, but here is my guess: (And this may be completely off. I'm just giving it a shot). You probably know that when you menstruate, you shed the lining of your uterus. The lining of the womb reacts to female hormones throughout life. A balanced cycle of the female hormones, progesterone and estrogen, are needed to get a normal period. If the estrogen part of the cycle becomes too strong, the lining of the uterus will overgrow. This thickened lining causes heavy and irregular bleeding, which could include abnormally "large" pieces of the lining. The cycle can be shorter or longer than usual, even to the point of having no periods for many months. If this is indeed the problem, I think that your doctor may choose to take a sample of the lining with a tiny straw-like instrument before treatment is started. He/she will test for any other causes of bleeding, like cancer (but it's most likely not!). At this point, treatment can begin, usually with hormones to correct the problem. Birth control pills, progesterone tablets or shots, and fertility drugs are used, especially with young women. Surgery is rarely needed.

(I referred to the URL http://www.nebhealthsys.com/topics/wome3285.htm) Alexandra **Please remember that I am only a PREmed student who just happens to be very intrigued by OB/GYN. This is only a guess; I am not yet qualified to make any diagnosis. :)**

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