WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1997: Re: amenorrhea with pain

Re: amenorrhea with pain

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 Jul 1997 18:01:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 18 Jul 1997, Darien wrote: >
>I am 25 years old and have not had my period for about 6 months. I know
>I'm not pregnant, b/c I'm not sexually active. I've always had very
>irregular menstrual cycles--I started menstruating around the age of 13,
>and since then, my periods would usually last 8-10 days or longer
>(usually light flow) and I would have them for what seemed like twice a
>month (i.e., almost 3 weeks of menstruation and 1 week menstruation-free
>per month). Then, around last September, I had an exceptionally heavy
>period (I had to change pads at least 5 times a day and was extremely
>weak from the loss of blood). After that, I did not have any periods
>till about January or February of this year. I did not think too much
>of it, since I was under a lot of stress during that time, and I figured
>it was due to the stress. However, since February or so, I still have
>not had any periods, not even light spotting. Starting about 3-4 months
>ago, I also started experiencing strange sensations in my pelvic area--
>everything from stinging sensations, to just a heavy feeling, to
>outright pain (but never very severe). I think I generally experience
>these sensations a week or so from the time I would normally get my
>periods--almost like I was experiencing PMS symptoms without actually
>getting my period. Foolish as it may be, I still was not extremely
>concerned, b/c I still attibuted it all to stress. This past month,
>however, these sensations persisted for at least 2 weeks and were more
>intense, and I'm becoming more concerned. I have scheduled an
>appointment with a GYN, but I would like to have some expectation of
>what type of problem this may be and what questions I should ask my
>doctor. Thank you for your time!
>

Darien

Tell your doctor the same things you have mentioned here. She/he will be able to help you a lot more than we can because she/he will have the advantage of interactive dialog and physical exam.

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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