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Re: Continuous Bleeding after menstration

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 00:35:12 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 1 Dec 2000, Susan wrote: >
>I have always had an extremely regular menstral cycle.
>This past month, I received my period. Although it seemed more spotted
>then a regular heavy flow,and was browner in color, it was right on
>time.
>
>2 weeks later, I am still bleeding, although it seems to have slightly
>changed in color, more of a red color.
>
>Lab tests have shown that my progesterone level at this time, 2 weeks
>prior, is elevated, which most likely means that I have ovulated. This
>being 2 weeks prior, makes sense. Again being right on schedule.
>
>The Dr. cannot understand why I am still bleeding.
>I am not pregnant.
>What could be causing this?

infection, polyps (uterine or cervix), fibroids, hormone imbalance, pregnancy......

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

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