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Re: hormones and PC spotting

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From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 12:10:30 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 6 Feb 2002, Dee wrote: >
>Can hormone levels or imbalances cause PC bleeding. I have been having
>this problem on and off for about 2 1/2-3 years. 2 year ago I had D&C,
>biopsy normal. Over the past 10 mos. I have had my pap, colp., 2 US
>both normal except for fibroids. I went on a trial of BC for 3 mos and
>it did make it better. I have since stopped and the spotting has come
>back. I am over 40, (43) and probably should have another EMB but just
>curious as to hormonal possibilities since it has happened before. I
>also have been having heart palp., waking at night, moodiness, etc.
>
>Also is an office EMB painful? Are fibroids caused from to much
>estrogen?
>
>--
>Dee
>

Dee, Hormonal issues could certainly contribute to your bleeding, especially given it got better while on the pill. Yes, you should have an EMB and they are usually not extremely uncomfortable... Lynn

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

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