WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: abnormal period

Re: abnormal period

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:03:38 -0600 (CST)

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The two most likely possibilities are the IUD or hormonal changes that can occur to anyone.

Differentiating the two requires an office visit, I'm afraid. Abnormal bleeding with an IUD can also be associated with a pregnancy (good, bad or tubal). You need to communicate directly wirth your doctor. You should be seen soon.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

At Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Kim wrote: >
>I am an overweight but otherwise healthy 26 year old. My menstrual
>cycles have been perfect ever since I began at the age of 14. Now, my
>period began with a wicked emotional burst 5 days early and has not
>stopped...(For over 2 weeks now...approaching 20 days.)
>
>Now, this is concerning me a great deal. I don't have cramping and by
>far the flow is not heavy. I would classify this as a little more than
>spotting with occasional, clotting.
>
>I use an IUD for birth control and it is still in place. I have
>recently faltered on my exercise program and possibly put on a couple of
>new pounds.
>
>I have a doctors appointment but, they can not see me for two weeks. I
>am scared. My husband is worried. What could this be? I think I would
>feel better if I at least had some idea what I could be facing.
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
>Kim

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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