WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: pre/post mensus spotting

Re: pre/post mensus spotting

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 01:24:27 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 9 Mar 2001, Bekka wrote: >
>Hi
>
>I am 30. I have had spotting for 5-7 days after my period, clear over
>ovulation and spotting again 2-6 days after ov until period. My period
>has gone from av of 4 days medium flow to 1 day v light flow over the
>past year. My blood tests were normal, my prog levels were 70 on 21
>dpo.
>
>This has been happening for a year in April. I'm on a long UK waiting
>list for a laparoscopy. The thought of an op really scares me. Should
>I be v. worried about my symptoms?

very worried, as in "could this be someithng horrible liek coancer?" -- no.

Concerned, like "I want ot get to teh bottom of this" -- yes

I have no pains associated with the >brown spotting. Should I be pushing for more less invasive tests before
>a lap, such as ultra sound?

yes, and also testing for infections (cultures)and polyps(saline infusion ultrasound or hysteroscopy) and don't forget the Pap smear!! >
>We have also been trying to conceive for 8 months. My doc said its ok
>to keep trying despite spotting, is this wise in your opinion?
>
>This month I have had 11 dpo without spotting (still counting) which is
>a vast improvement. I've been having private homeopathic treatment.

can't explain homeopathy, but it does seem to work more than chance can account for >
>Over the past 4 years I have had one or two other episodes of monthly
>spotting, not lasting for more than 6 months each time.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>Beckah

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

author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide

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