Re: *VERY* long period, please help
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Oct 2001 08:15:37 -0500 (CDT)
At your age, the most likely problem is indeed hormonal, although I
doubt I'd blame it on a "mis-firing" pituitary. It can also be an early
pregnancy gone bad, fibroids, bleeding disorders and other
possibilities. An exam and talk with a gyn is an excellent idea.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 13 Oct 2001, Teresa wrote:
>
>Hello,
>I was wondering if anyone can help me with this. I am 35 and having
>some very unusual period problems. (No kids) Until now, all paps normal
>and periods like clockwork.
>Last month, period lasted 15+ days (July 30-Sept.15), very clotty, then
>10 days off, and started again September 25 - still going today (18 days
>straight now)
>
>Does anyone have any idea what this could be??? The most unusual thing
>besides the length of time is the amount of 'clots'
>
>I have asked my regular Dr. about this and all he said was my pituitary
>gland 'could be' misfiring at my age - that's it, no check-up, follow-up
>or anyting, so I am a little disappointed and will most likely follow-up
>with a OB/GYN. This will take some time, as I don't have one, so if
>anyone has any suggestions or ideas on what could be going on I would
>appreciate it SO much!!!
>
>Thank you!!
>
>(I am doing nothing different in my life, stress level is same, no new
>medications or illnesses, nothing at all that I can think of different)
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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