WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: Menapause

Re: Menapause

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 14:02:30 -0500 (CDT)

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Going without a period for that long and at your age is unusual, unless you presented an early menopause, diagnosis that should be supported by blood tests of your hormone levels. Another possibility is that you have uterine fibroids which could cause unexpected bleeding. You should also have a Pap[ smear done.

At Sat, 16 Aug 2003, Cynthia wrote: >
>I am 43 years of age and have not had a period for three years. My
>tubes were tied in 1987. This week my period returned, with heavy
>bleeding and large blood clods. There was little or no pain I just felt
>slighly weaken. The heavy bleeding last for about three days filling up
>pads within an hour. Could I have been pregnant and had a miscarriage
>or is this normal because I went so long without a regular period. I am
>on my fifth day now and the bleed is starting to decrease but is still
>releasing small clods and heavy sprit. What could be the cause of this.

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