WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: right sided pain and menstrual changes

Re: right sided pain and menstrual changes

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 09:41:17 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 29 Aug 2001, Dannielle wrote: >
>I have pelvic and abdominal adhesions as a result of peritonitis when I
>was 5 yrs. My period is slightly late and I have pain in my right side,
>tender breasts and had some spotting a week ago(normal periods are very
>heavy).
>Urine preg test was negative and pelvic ultrasound had no abnormal
>findings. The pain is different to the usual adhesion twinges.
>I would be grateful for any suggestions re possible cause of these
>symptoms.

First of all, I would see a physician soon and get a serum pregnancy test. The thing that concerns me the most is the possibility of a tubal or ectopic pregnancy. You are at risk for this given your adhesions. Once this is ruled in or out, then further evaluation can be carried out... Lynn

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

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