Re: Very Heavy Menstrual Cycles
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 15:24:55 -0600 (CST)
You may want to consider the possibility of uterine fibroids or
endometriossi.
At Sat, 9 Nov 2002, Nicole wrote:
>
>Since I've been off of my BCPs, I have had heavy bleeding with a large
>amount of clotting. I had this problem before the birth control, too. I
>have horrible cramping and I can rarely wear tampons from such heavy
>bleeding. Also, me periods last about 7-8 days, while they only lasted
>about 4-5 on the pill. (My doctor took me off of the birth control
>becuase of my reaction to the hormones.)
>
>Thanks for any help--Nicole
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