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Re: Double Periods/Irregular Menstration, Amy Needs Help!!!

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 Apr 1997 16:17:21 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 24 Apr 1997, barbara wrote: >
>Dear Doctors,
>
>Amy wrote to us on April 9th asking the following questions...I think
>she, "passed through the cracks" as can well happen on a forum like
>this....So she asked us to re-ask the following:
>
>Thank you, Barbara Nesbitt
>
>What could be the possible causes of "double" periods or irregular
>menstruation?"Double" meaning: two periods if 5-6 days separated by 3 or
>4 days of non-menstruation.Irregular meaning 30-40 day cycles.

Not a problem at all unless this has been going on for months and months. Even if it is recurrent, most likely not a problem. I would have a tendency to do nothing at all. Blood tests are most likely going to be normal.

>Read other articles and decided you might need more info on previous
>question.

Always need relevant info.

>Am 24 yrsold. Have had one child via c-section, 2
>laparoscopic surgeries for infection and adhesionsat incision site

Rather unusual to have those surgeries following c/s, but OK.

>and
>have been breastfeeding for 13 months. Daughter is almost weaned. Ihave
>spoken to my doctor and he seems to think the irregularity is due to my
>nursing.

Very possible.

>Wewant to get pregnant soon and can't figure out what to do.

First do BBT charting to find out if you're ovulating. Then, go from there.

>Feel like I have been bugging theDickens out of my doctor, any ideas??

If what he/she says isn't clear, discuss it until it is clear. If you have faith in your doctor, go with his/her recommendations. If not, get another doctor. That's part of their job - to impart information in a way you can use.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.




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