Re: Abnormal bleebing & spotting....
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Nov 2002 06:58:18 -0600 (CST)
Call your Dr.
At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, BZ wrote:
>
>Hi All,
>This is very embarassing to ask. But I really need the advice on
>whether to see my doctor or not.
>I have had breakthrough bleeding for 2 years on the pill. I have tried
>3 different kinds through this with no change. I finally decided 3
>months ago to go off the pill. I went for my yearly and discussed it
>with my OB/Gyn. MY pap came back normal. Now after 3 months off the
>pill I have again been dealing with break through bleeding. I started
>bleeding again exactly 5 days after my period. I had a 9 day period
>this month. I started out with twinges on left side like I was
>ovulating.. But this is not possible. 3 days of twinging turned into
>an extreme pain across the lower stomach. It even hurt to walk. Couple
>hours later it was fine but have not stopped bleeding. It is not a lot
>of blood but enough to freak ya out. I have been bleeding the last 10
>days. It is sometimes red but mostly dark. I cannot figure out wat
>this is. I dont want to call doc and feel dumb. Like it is nothing. As
>a side note, I have had microscopic hematuria for the past 3 years.
>There is no known cause for this. When is the correct time to call the
>doc. Any reassurance would be great. Thank you in advnce.
>BZ
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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
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