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

Re: Abnormal Bleeding

From: Vivian (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Jul 1997 11:08:43 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 2 Jul 1997, Robert Radnich, M.D. wrote: >
>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.
>
>--
>R.H. Radnich,MD,FACOG
>OB/GYN Associates of Dover
>540 S. Governors Ave.
>Dover, Delaware 19904
>

Thankyou for your response Dr. I am wondering, what are the possibilities that the bleeding could be something other than hormonal problems? I had a D&C 6 weeks ago and still am having the same problems. I took Provera in April and now. Would a hysteroscopy give the dr. any additional info?

--
Vivian

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