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Re: Perimenopause???

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:22:34 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 30 Aug 2001, H wrote: >
>44 year old, good health. About 4 months ago began to have periods
>closer together-- anywhere up to one week sooner than normal (but same
>flow amount). Have also had small amounts of blood tinged mucus
>discharge anywhere from day 18 of cycle until period begins. Bad
>cramping is now routine just before period but only occurs on one side
>of body and often includes thigh and lower back area (but just on one
>side of body) also have bad headaches 1 to 2 days before period. I have
>thyroid disease but TSH is fine. Could this be perimenopause or
>symptoms of something else? I had cancer in situ of cervix 16 years ago
>but normal paps since...last pap was 6 months ago and normal.

Periods getting closer or heavier is not normal and needs to be evaluated. This should be done by an endometrial biopsy. Sampling the lining of the uterus. 2 minute office procedure.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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