WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2008: Re: MENORRHAGIA: Prolonged period

Re: MENORRHAGIA: Prolonged period

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat May 17 07:55:57 2008

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Tired

We usually give the provera, it should stop or at least slow the bleeding, then you will rebleed within 2 weeks of finishing the provera. This should be a more normal menstrual like flow. Other options are a hysteroscopy with D&C to look inside and clean out the tissue...Dr. von Almen

At Thu, 15 May 2008, Tiredfemale wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I am 31 year old female, never been pregnant but hoping to be. I missed
>my period in the month of feb 08. Then i got it mid march and
>unfortunately it hasnt stopped as of 15th of May. I have taken on cycle
>of Provera and once my 10-day dose was over, my bleeding increased and
>feels like my regular period with heavier bleeding. My doctor doesnt
>think i have Endometrium hyperplasia.
>
>I wanna know what is going on with my system. is there anything else i
>can do besides taking provera and wait?
>
>Please help,
>Tiredfemale

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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