WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: confused/scary feeling

Re: confused/scary feeling

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 09:44:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 15 Feb 2001, Isis wrote: >
>I am 31 years old. Since, I was 12 I have always had irregular
>menstruals every 2 months). When I had my son at age 17 my menstruals
>would come every 4 to 5 months. For the last 4 years I have been lucky
>to even have a menstrual (2-3 during the year). As of 2/9/01 I have
>been spotting for the last month and a half. It has become very
>troublesome because it is very light red with a brownish discharge along
>with a very unpleasant odor. I have also been suffering from vaginal
>dryness too which is very
>uncomfortable. I am very unsure is this a menstrual I am having or
>going through some problems that is very unknown to me. Since, day one
>my menstruals have only been for 3 days and light. I do have yearly pap
>smears, which I am due for another one next month. Also, for the last 4
>years I have suffered from chronic Bacterial Infections which are always
>treated with Flagyl both my husband and myself. Which seems to always
>come back. I have also used birth control pills to regulate my
>menstrual which usually works. But I have also been trying to get
>pregnant for the last 5 years too! With no success and "yes" I taken
>Clomid approximately 3 times and still no success. Can you please
>add some light to my condition. I am starting to think I am becoming a
>candiate for what you call premature menopause patient.
>
>Please help me understand.

The most likely problem is that you are not ovulating on a regular basis. Whether or not this represents polycystic ovaries or not depends upon the evaluation. I would suggest you discuss these issues with your physician at the upcoming visit. If you have been trying to achieve pregnancy for 5 years, you need an evaluation and what ever assistance is required in the pursuit. If pregnancy is not an option, then you simply need to be cycled on hormones like the pill. Your physician can also provide testing to assure that you do not have premature ovarian failure... 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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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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