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Re: Abnormal Period
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 12:03:06 -0500 (CDT)
I wouldn't order an US until after an exam, and then only if I felt
there was something that could be seen on US. Most times, this
irregular bleeding doesn't have anything that can be seen on US.
At Mon, 4 Jun 2001, Kara wrote:
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>Why would they do an ultrasound though? I had a small ovarian cyst about
>eight months ago. Does that have anything to do with this problem?
>
>jwang, M.D. wrote:
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>>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.
>>
>--
>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
>>>
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
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>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 respo
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