Re: Abnormal Period
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 20:00:12 -0500 (CDT)
It sounds like it could wait unless the bleeding got heavy or you
develop other symptoms like pain. Make sure to use backup for birth
control.
At Mon, 4 Jun 2001, Kara wrote:
>
>I called my gyn today and their earliest appointment was July 10th. Is
>this ok or should I try a different doctor. They also said to see what
>happens and when I come in She would probably do an ultrasound. What
>does this mean?
>Kara
>
>At Sun, 3 Jun 2001, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>
>>At Sun, 3 Jun 2001, Kara wrote:
>>>
>>>I started my period on Thursday May 24. This was a bit strange, because
>>>I am on the birth control pill and I wasn't due for another week. My
>>>period was normal, with moderate clotting and heavy on the first two
>>>days. I dismissed the early onset and began taking the pill again the
>>>folowing Sunday May 27. Normally the first dose of the pill stops my
>>>period, but this time it didn't. It is now Sunday June 3 and I am still
>>>bleeding. It is very light, usually amounting to only spots on the pad.
>>>I am now a full week into the pill package. I am starting to get
>>>concerned and am wondering if I should contact my gynecologist.
>>>Please respond via e-mail thank you.
>>kara
>>
>>Yes, call your gyn. He will probably tell you to ride out this cycle,
>>but best to let him know.
>>
>>--
>>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
>>Private Practice
>>New Orleans, La.
>>
>>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>>
>>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>>of a physician-patient relationship.
>>
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>of a physician-patient relationship.
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