WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: irregular bleeding breast cancer history

Re: irregular bleeding breast cancer history

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 23:54:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 19 Oct 2000, jen wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in 1989. Lump/radiation and
>no problems since. Last 1 1/2 years I have had irregular periods. some
>spotting, then it quits, 6 months of no ovulation, but bleeding every 2
>months for a week. Suspect no ovulation because severe cramps and
>bleeding and mid-month pain ceased(felt great for the first time in
>years) Recently had heavy, painful period. Is all this irregularity
>perimenopausal symtoms?? Age 44. Is it important to have this diagnosed
>or is it just normal changes? What would need to be done and how would
>my history affect treatment?

This type of bleeding pattern demands evaluation; yes, it could be perimenopause, but heavy bleeding always should be looked into. You may need an endometrial biopsy or an ultraosund to evaluate your ovaries and uterine lining. Your history of breast cancer would not affect treatment at all, although a histroy of breast cancer does place you at higher risk for ovarian cancer

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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