WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: Absent periods

Re: Absent periods

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 8 Nov 2000 12:38:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Jenny wrote: >
>I had a miscarriage last sept. I was given progesterone tablets for 2
>months and my periods were okay for Nov and Dec. I had a light period
>in Jan and my period was normal in Feb. Howerver I dint't have any
>periods after Feb till date. No D & C was performed for my miscarriage
>as it was not overdue and the scan showed that there wasn't much
>remaining. My Lastest test on thyroid, pituitary and blood are normal.
>The doctor has done a scan of my uterus which is also normal. For the
>past few months she has given me Provera tablest for 5 days and I have
>had normal periods after the course. She has also given me a mixed
>regimen of estrogen and progestrone tablets for 2 months and I had
>normal periods. But I don't get my periods normally without any medical
>help. Now she has prescribed oral contraceptives for 2 months. I am
>extremely worried about my condition. We also want to try for a baby
>after the oral contraceptives. Please help
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Jenny
>

Jenny, The most likely senario is that you are not ovulating. It is unlikely that the pregnancy loss affected your uterus in a negative fashion, especially since you are able to have a withdrawl bleed with progesterone. In your case, the healthiest approach is to do one of two things. If you are trying for pregnancy, I would suggest ovulation induction. This will regulate your cycle and increase your chances of conception. If you are not pursuing pregnancy, then I would recommend cycling on the pill... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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