Re: post about bleeding too often
From: John Essien, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:35:45 -0500 (CDT)
you would usually requiere one or two cycles to adjust to a new BC pill.
You also may be presenting symptoms of PID. I'd suggest seeing a
Gynecologist for a thorough examination and tests.
At Sat, 20 Jul 2002, ams wrote:
>
>35 y/o G3P2 previously on Levlite for 3 years. Currently not pregnant.
>Bleeding basically all month for about 4 months, had severe right sided
>pain (turned out to be an ovarian cyst). Pain has resolved. Also had
>extremely painful intercourse (felt like my bladder/lower abd was on
>fire). Was switched to Yasmin two months ago and also was suggested
>that pain during intercourse was related to latex condoms. First month
>on Yasmin was fine. This is the second month. Period due on 7/21 but
>started cramping on 7/10, started spotting on 7/11 and been alternating
>between spotting, small gushes of blood, and watery discharge since
>then. The bleeding, especially ruining underwear and outfits, is
>getting frustrating and aggravating. Has it just not been enough time
>on Yasmin? Some of my friends are on Mircette and said they don't have
>any problems at all. I am waiting for call back from Nurse Practitioner
>but want to get several opinions. (also had sex again without a condom
>and pain was still intense). Any suggestions? I don't know if any of
>this is related (the bleeding between periods, painful intercourse,
>etc.) Sorry this is so long.
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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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