WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1997: Re: Frequent bleeding

Re: Frequent bleeding

From: Dr (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Jul 1997 15:36:33 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 28 Jul 1997, Vivian wrote: >
>Since June 16, I have had light to very heavy bleeding every day, but 5
>days (I took Provera 6/25-7/5; bleeding stopped for 4 days and then on
>July 17 I had no spotting or bleeding. In addition, I have had mild to
>severe cramps (sharp pains and cramp like pains) in my lower abdomen. I
>had a laporotomy on May 19. the Dr. diagnosed mild endometriosis and
>scar tissue and adhesions (which he believes was causing the bad pains
>before.) He also did a D&C for the irregular bleeding. The problem is
>as bad (with the bleeding being worse) now. He believes that the next
>step would be a hysterectomy.
>I visited another Dr. for a second opinion. He has recommended Lupron
>Depot, to begin next month. I called him this morning because I have
>had very heavy bleeding since Saturday and BAD cramps. The new Dr.
>prescribed 5mg. Provera twice a day for five days and to call him if
>the pain does not improve by tomorrow (Vicodin has not been helping last
>night and today - before it had) for another prescription. Now the
>bleeding seems to be a little heavier * soaked through a super ab.
>tampon in less than a half hr.* I also had some very large clots (Bigger
>than a half dollar.)
>I am sorry this is long but I wanted to give as much info as possible. I
>am very concerned. I have lost over 20lbs. in the last two months as a
>result of these problems. I am also anemic. I guess my question is
>what can I expect from the provera now and how will the Lupron help. I
>have also read some very neg. things about lupron which worry me.
>Also, could there be something else causing this bleeding.
>(Is it possible that this is just one of those things that I have to deal with, in other
> words it is not serious and nothing can be > done.) Thank You for your time!!!

-- Vivian

Your pain and bleeding may be due to your endometriosis. The Lupron is the best treatment so far. You'll have to wait 1 month for a beginning of effect and 3 to 6 months to have the total effect.

--
Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF
AIHP - ACCA
Paris - France
http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

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