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Re: almost 45 with extrememely and unusually heavy periods lately

From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:58:00 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 28 Dec 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I'm almost 45 years old and have had 5 children who are aged 4 to 11. My
>periods this month were about 2 weeks late and are extremely and unusually
>heavy. What's the reason for this? any idea's? thanks in advance for any
>advice anyone can offer!

The cause could be pregnancy, skipped ovulation, or late ovulation. If it happens again, or you have other symptoms, it's worth discussing the matter with your gynecological health care provider. If you haven't had an exam in the last year, please make an appointment for a checkup.

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Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner





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