WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2002: Re: postpartum problems

Re: postpartum problems

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 5 May 2002 14:38:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 2 May 2002, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 2 May 2002, Amy wrote:
>>
>>I had an 18 week delivery. The placenta would not deliver and after
>>four hours they finally did a D&C to remove. I still am having pelvic
>>pain 6 wks later & I have a lot of capillary dilations all of a sudden.
>>I can't figure out what could be going on - all of my bloodwork comes
>>back normal. I have an HCG level of 2.1. My dr. says if it is under 5
>>I don't have to worry about it.
>

Capillary dilations are angiomas. They are flat red marks on my skin that blanch when pressure is applied. Dr. said they could be caused if my body produces a constant level of estrogen. He also said that could cause a constant yeast infection. My concern is - if I have a constant level of estrogen, won't my lining keep on building and building? Should I take progesterone?

Thanks! >RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>He said the capillary dilations could
>>mean my body keeps producing a constant level of estrogen - isn't that
>>dangerous? Any clues as to what could be wrong-I've been to the
>>hematologist, ob, etc. - don't know what to do!
>
>I don't know what capillary dilations are. You may be referring to
>small varicose veins.
>
>--
>R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>
>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

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