WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1997: Re: Abnormal Bleeding

Re: Abnormal Bleeding

From: Robert Radnich, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 Jul 1997 19:36:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 2 Jul 1997, Vivian wrote: >
>I am currently taking progesterone pills (I have taken 7/10 so far) to
>controll heavy, prolonged bleeding. The bleeding stopped by the 3rd day
>of taking the progesterone and today (7th day) a have had a little
>spotting (with small clots.) Is this to be expected? (I was expecting
>bleeding when I stop takeing this, but not before.) I have been dealing
>with frequent, heavy periods for several years and the dr. has recently
>recommended a hysterectomy. I am trying to see if something else can
>help for a short time (ie. progesterone pills or BC pills - which have
>not helped in the past.) I also have endometriosis and have had
>adhesions removed.
>
>--
>Vivian
>

Progestins are commonly used to treat DUB(dysfunctional uterine bleeding). This is abnormal bleeding secondary to anovulation or a hormonal imbalance. The medication does not usually stop bleeding, although it may seem to decrease. It is used to "mature" the endometrium so it will slough off normally. If there is some other problem causing the abnormal bleeding it usually does not help. If the problem persists you should discuss other options such as hysteroscopy or D&C. If you also have endometriosis that is causing other symptoms hysterectomy is also another option you should consider.

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R.H. Radnich,MD,FACOG
OB/GYN Associates of Dover
540 S. Governors Ave.
Dover, Delaware 19904

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