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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Sara" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
<womens-health@dns.obgyn.net>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 10:25 PM
Subject: *really* light periods
> For years I've been having really light periods. In the last couple
> years they're practically non-existant. I am on birth control pills,
> and about 5 years ago I went off them for a couple months to see if my
> period would become regular again and it did.
>
> Recently I'v had pelvic pain and my Dr. thinks I may have interstitial
> cystitis. If it turns out that that is not the problem I am wondering
> if my very light periods could have anything to do with it.
>
> Also, should I be concerned about my light periods for any other reason?
>