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Re: mid-cylce bleeding

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:11:24 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, Angie wrote: >
>I am 31 yrs old and have noticed in the last year my periods have become
>shorter in duration and lighter, however my premenstrual symptoms have
>changed. Breasts are tender and swollen 7 to 10 days before I start and
>ocassionally I have a sharp, knife-like pain, am very moody but very
>little cramping. This last month my period came unexpectedly by
>spotting one day then two days later starting an actual period, which
>lasted apprx. four days. Now, two weeks later I am spotting
>brownish-red, and even had enough on a tampon. No other symptoms except
>some sensations in my lower abdominal area (light cramping). I do
>exercise intensely and eat moderately. I am wondering also if a change
>in hormone levels could cause this, or something else? (I also tend to
>have a low sex drive and lately am experiencing some financial stress)

low body fat, stress, all the above can alter your periods and make you more "PMS-y"

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

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