WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Spotting after a period

Re: Spotting after a period

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 May 2001 09:33:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 16 May 2001, T.P wrote: >
>My periods are very irregular. They usually come anywhere from 36-40
>days. I am 25 and am not currently taking any birth control or any
>other medications. About a week after my period has ended I have a
>light spotting for 3-4 days. I had a miscarriage about 8 months ago and
>am trying to get pregnant again. I read previously posted messages and
>was concerned that I may not be ovulating or may have a hormonal
>imbalance. Any ideas?

TP, Given the fact that your cycles are 36-40 days, it is likely that you are not ovulating regularly. This can explain the length of the cycles and the irregular bleeding. I would suggest discussing this with your physician... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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