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Re: Abnormal Bleeding
From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:35:59 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 11 Nov 2000, Ann wrote: >
>I am 53 and have always had regular periods with no pain. <snip>
>I started my period in Sept. and it lasted for 13 days(heavy for
>2-3 days and then very light for the rest of the time. I started again
>at the end of Sept. and have been bleeding off and on---very light ever
>since. I have scheduled an appointment with my Doctor but cannot be
>seen for a couple of weeks. Could this be perimenopause? I have no
>other symtoms.

Definitely, this could be perimenopause. Not all women will have symptoms. A visit to your doctor in a couple of weeks is an excellent plan, just to discuss other possibilities and consider whether further testing is needed in your particular situation.
I wish you continued freedome from symtpoms!

-- Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS Family Nurse Practitioner

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