WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1997: Re: Menstrual Cramps without a period

Re: Menstrual Cramps without a period

From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 23:46:29 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 30 Apr 1997, Evelyn wrote: >
>For the past 2 months, I have been experiencing extreme menstrual cramps
>on a daily basis. These cramps occurr every other (approx) regardless
>of when my period comes. I finally went to my doctor two weeks ago and
>he diagnosed it as clamitia or gonorrhea. Of course, I was very upset
>since I have only been married since June. He did a pap smear and some
>cultures. Unfortunately the results would not be available for another
>4 or 5 days. So he prescribed the typical antibiotics and sent me on my
>way. I decided to wait for the tests results before discussing the
>issue with my husband and as it turned out, that was a good decision.
>Both test came back negative. When I spoke to the doctor the day of the
>exam, I specifically asked if there were any other possibilities. He
>emphatically said no. The antibiotics did nothing for me and I stopped
>taking them on the seven day since the pain continued (the dosage was
>for 10 days). Now I am frightened to go back since I feel this doctor
>does not have a clue. Unfortunately I belong to a HMO and will probably
>get the same doctor. I realize that I will have to return but am trying
>to get an idea of what this may be so I can throw these suggestions to
>him. Please help!!
>
>--
>Evelyn P. Morgan
>

There are textbooks full of possibilities for your pelvic pain, so we on't try to list them here and get you nervous - bsides, I am not a doctor.

What you need is a second opinion. HMO or not, you are entitled to a second opinion and can always request a different doctor. If your HMO has a health care finder service, call that number and ask them for help. If you have to go through your Primary Care Provider to get referrals, and this doctor is the PCM, roll out your best irrate patient miscle and demand a second opinion. There are a lot of tests beyond a screen for STD's that a docotr could do to determine the source of your pain.

If he is not an OB/GYN, this may be the problem. Ask for one on referral.

Good luck!

--
Susan Boyles

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