WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: abnormal uterine bleeding and bleeding after sex

Re: abnormal uterine bleeding and bleeding after sex

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 14 Nov 2000 10:56:27 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 14 Nov 2000, Margie wrote: >
>Hi, my name Margie. I am 29 years old and have had menstrual problems
>since the age of 23. Just recently in the last 5 years has it gotten
>worse. Since marriage and being sexually active. I had problems with
>irregularity...some months a period and then some not.... terrible
>cramping. As to not even allowing me to work. It lead me to see my
>ob/gyn about the problem. He put me on birth control for awhile, but my
>husband and I wanted to concieve. So, he took me off the pill and put
>me on provera and clomid to regulate my cycle as well as make me
>fertile. I finally concieved in a few months. In '98 had my first
>child. Had a difficult pregnancy and bled several times during
>pregnancy and due to my high blood pressure they enduced early. I
>desired to breast feed, but due to the enducing (I believe) my milk
>never came in good. So after a few weeks I quit attempting to breast
>feed. A few months later I had my first cycle back and it came back
>with a vengence should I say. I bled non-stop for months. I had a
>ceserean and wasn't sure if it was normal or not. But, I did allow it
>to go on to long. Just because I didn't want added doctor bills at the
>time we were trying to pay off from the birth. It went on for a year. I
>finally went in to see a new doctor. The bleeding had gotten so bad. It
>never would stop but maybe for a day or two. I would pass large clots
>or something and bleed very heavy. The doctor ran a series of test.
>Which from the endometriosis Biopsy showed my tissues were inflamed with
>some sort of infection. But, not sure what kind. He said he felt it
>was Bacterial Vaginosis. He gave me a prescription for a strong
>antibiotic and the bleeding did indeed stop. Much so I didn't have
>another period for several months. 6 to be in fact. Then slowly
>started spotting for days. Then went to heavier and much heavier. I
>may stop for a couple of days, but if I have intercourse I will bleed or
>if I pass a large clot again I will bleed heavy. Infact after pregnancy
>I hardly ever cramp. Except right before I will pass a blood clot. One
>night at 4:00 in the morning I woke with the worst cramps. I went and
>got in the bath to try and relax in a hot bath with tears in my eyes it
>hurt so bad. I went to the bathroom, in my urine was a big clot. I
>bled the rest of that day but no more cramping after passing the clot.
>strange? It isn't as bad as it was before. But, headed in that
>direction. I am not sure what to do. My husband and I are really ready
>to have another baby. But, with all these problems I am not even close
>to being fertile. I don't want to be on birth control and my doctor
>doesn't want to put me on fertility pills because he feels that due to
>my high blood pressure I need to lose a little weight before pregnancy
>again. Which is another problem. Since all of this has happend in the
>last 5 years, I have put on 70 pounds. I went from 140 to 210. When I
>was pregnant with my son I weighed 190 lost down to 183 the first
>trimester and went to 206 at my full term 9 months at delivery.
>Honestly, I never felt healthier or normal as I did when I was pregnant.
>I felt my body was normal. I lost down to 180 after birth in 98. Since
>then I have gone back to 210. More than I have ever weighed. I have
>even symptons of menapause. I have hot flashes and night sweats and
>fatigue during the day. Which makes taking care of a two year old
>almost a nightmare. Wanting to sleep all the time. I am miserable not
>just with my weight but with the constant hormonal and menstrual
>problems. It is taking a toll on my marraige bleeding all the time and
>I feel that my chemicals are all out of balance hormonaly. Like
>constant pms, fatigue and anxiety. I desperatly want an end to this
>nightmare and would like some normalicy in my life. Please forward any
>info or suggestions you may have. I am desperate.... Sincerely,
>margie@texstarcomputers.com
>
>--
>margie@texstarcomputers.com
>Margie Eubank
>

Obviously, this is not a set of problems that can be solved over the Internet. It would appear that you have chronic anovulation with severe dysmenorrhea, and you are going to require comprehensive care from a good gynecologist, both for conception, and for pain and cycle control. Make an appointment today.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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