WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: excessive bleeding and breast lumps??????

Re: excessive bleeding and breast lumps??????

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:36:31 -0500 (CDT)

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I think you probably are not ovulating, a mamogram is a very good idea.

At Thu, 24 Apr 2003, Joanne wrote: >
>Hello;
>
>I noticed a breast lump, at 2:00 1/2cm, a few months ago.
>I thought it was just a gland and prolonged going to the Dr.
>
>This month I got my period 6 days early(I am typically clockwork...I am
>38)
>and it finally stopped after 10 days(it usually lasts 4 or 5)
>Then two days later I got it again, full force. I am have strong
>burning cramps. I only get cramps, typically, on the first day only.
>I am bleeding heavily, as a regular menstral cycle.
>
>I went to the dr. yesterday. I am scheduled for a mamogram/sonogram
>next week.
>I am now on progesterone, to stop the bleeding and I am scheduled for a
>transvaginal sonogram in 10 days.
>
>All of these things sound appropriate......my question is this.
>What can these things be symptoms of?
>The lump is not noticeable, until you touch it, then it feels like a
>tender spot, although the lump is hard.
>
>Thanks..........I am just looking for some info, as the waiting game
>begins.
>thanks so much
>jo

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández 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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