WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: Pediatric Menstruation

Re: Pediatric Menstruation

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:56:50 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Cathy wrote: >
>My 10 year old daughter started her period at the beginning of this
>month (without any outward signs of physical development such as breasts
>or pubic/armpit hair) and she is still bleeding after 21 days. Also,
>there is a rather offensive odor to her menstruation. Any ideas? Yes,
>we are just beginning the process of "what's going on here?" with our
>family physician, but I believe in leaving no stone unturned.

First periods many times have this problem, but if she bleeds too much and if her health is in jeopardy she should be medicated.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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