WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2001: Re: Abnormal Period

Re: Abnormal Period

From: Kara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:23:44 -0500 (CDT)

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What are the reasons for abnormal bleeding? Is there anything else I should be looking out for? I've been very moody and tired lately. I am really worried about this and would appreciate a straight answer. Thank you

At Tue, 5 Jun 2001, jwang, M.D. wrote: >
>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:
>>
>>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:
>>>
>>>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:
>>>>>
>>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.
>>>>>

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