WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2008: Re: GYNECOLOGIC: bleeding

Re: GYNECOLOGIC: bleeding

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:26:13 -0600 (CST)

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There are many reasons why someone might have the bleeding pattern you describe, and almost all of them are annoying, but harmless. It could be hormonal, or due to a problem inside the uterine lining, such as polyps or fibroids. It also could be due to an infection of the vagina or cervix. There is a lot "going on" inside the female genital organs and abnormal bleeding is a very common symptom. In fact, about 1/10 visits to family practice doctors are due to abnormal uterine bleeding. Thankfully with a good history, physical exam, and (sometimes) an ultrasound or similar, the diagnosis is determined. Best wishes,

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD

At Sat, 2 Feb 2008, marie wrote: > >hi, i started lightly bleeding about a week before my period, it was >just a small amount where everytime i went to the bathroom and wiped >there was blood, then i got my period normally and now about a month >later i am still bleeding but the same way i was before, just lightly. >what is going on? ive been bleeding for over a month. i called my obgyn >and i have an appointment in about 2 weeks but is this something i >should be very concerned about? > >-- >marie summers >

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Director Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group 235 East Princeton Street, #200 Orlando, Florida 32804 http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com

Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.

These comments are general educational comments and should not be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to answer your health care questions is your physician or other health care provider. Thank you very much.

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