WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2008: Re: MENORRHAGIA: Bleeding Since May 08

Re: MENORRHAGIA: Bleeding Since May 08

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:59:13 -0500 (CDT)

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Tracie

I would say Endometrial Ablation or Hysterectomy...Dr. von Almen

At Sat, 23 Aug 2008, Tracie wrote: >
>I am a 42 year old, overweight, wht female. I have 4 children. 2 were
>cessarian and 2 were vaginal deliveries.
>I was diagnosed and currently being treated for hypothyroidism since
>2/08 and taking cynthroid 75mcg, as well as high blood pressure and
>currently taking Lisinopril-HCTZ20-12.5.
>April 2008 I started my menstrual cycle on the 14th and didn't stop
>until 27th. Started bleeding again on May 6th and ending May 29th.
>Started again June 9th and ended on July 2nd. Started again on July
>14th and ended August 5th and now Aug. 7th and continuing.
>I had an ultrasound and pelvic ultrasound which revealed a 2cm fibroid
>outside the uterous as well as a endometrial biopsy which was normal.
>Both ovaries are normal. I had my thyroid levels checked again Aug.
>5th, levels are fine. Also, was checked iron levels and they are 8 &
>24, so now am taking iron supplements 2x per/day. My question is, I
>have been prescribed provera to help with the bleeding, if the bleeding
>does not stop, what are other alternatives?

-- 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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