Re: WOMENS-HEALTH digest 223
From: Harold (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 26 Sep 1997 18:45:32 -0400
anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 223
>
> Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Re: Standard VBAC Procedures - Is a pleasant birth experience po
> by "AnnMarie Walsh" <awalsh@interaccess.com>
> 2) Re: For Anyone Interested In Jokes..
> by "AnnMarie Walsh" <awalsh@clavin.interaccess.com>
> 3) Re: Standard VBAC Procedures - To Dr. Shanahan
> by shoup@ibm.net (Mary)
> 4) TGIF: Bedroom Golf ; )
> by "AnnMarie Walsh" <awalsh@clavin.interaccess.com>
> 5) TG c v IF: Stupid Men Jokes
> by "AnnMarie Walsh" <awalsh@interaccess.com>
> 6) OB/GYN residency
> by lhughes1@iupui.edu (Laura Hughes)
> 7) Re: Thanks Kelly - Another question, though...
> by kpack@picworld.com (Kelly G)
> 8) Re: Knee-chest position
> by 106276@obgyn.net, 2422@Compuserve.com (Miss Tracey Mills)
> 9) Re: Amniocentesis and alternatives
> by midsun@aol.com (cindy)
> 10) Re: Pregnancy after vasectomy-How often does it occur?
> by 72662.3042@compuserve.com (Mary)
> 11) 5cm. dialated in the doctors office
> by barbara.nesbitt@OBGYN.net (Barbara Nesbitt)
> 12) Re: Temps and Progesterone
> by smcraig@swbell.net (Laura Craig)
> 13) Re: Temps and Progesterone
> by mcorner@indiana.edu (Marcia Corner)
> 14) JOKES: Fun w/Med Records
> by "AnnMarie Walsh" <awalsh@clavin.interaccess.com>
> 15) Re: No Periods
> by tkoehler@sigg.com (terry)
> 16) Antibiotics/Birth Control
> by SummerBreeze <summerbreeze@writeme.com>
> 17) MRE OF FRUSTRATED W/CYCLE&NAUSEA
> by parkins@ivic.net (April )
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:03:51 +0000
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: "AnnMarie" <awalsh@interaccess.com>
> To: womens-health@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: Standard VBAC Procedures - Is a pleasant birth experience
> po
> Message-ID: <199709251900.OAA03836@neuman.interaccess.com>
>
> >
> > They probably want to induce you so that this time you don't have
> > painless labor and deliver on their office floor!
> > Actually, talk to your doctor about doing cervical checks once or
> twice
> > a week during the last few weeks of pregnancy, and if you are found
> to
> > be 4 cm or so dilated, going in and having membranes ruptured ( you
> > probably would not need pitocin), so you can avoid delivering in hte
>
> > local K-Mart as happened here a few weeks ago. Gives a new meaning
> to
> > "blue light special" in aisle 3, huh ;-)
> >
> > --
> > 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
> con>
> >
>
> You mention about dilating. In that pregnancy, I was dilated 2cm and
> 80% on my first check, about five or six weeks prior to my due date.
> Surprised the heck out of the doctor. I had been having severe
> cramps which I just considered "must be normal--BH's or something".
> It was my first PG. I left work early (by my old-fashioned husband's
> choice) shortly thereafter and the cramps stopped. What about being
> dilated like this so early? Thanks.
>
> AnnMarie
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:24:49 +0000
> ------------------------------
> From: "AnnMarie" <awalsh@clavin.interaccess.com>
> To: womens-health@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: For Anyone Interested In Jokes..
> Message-ID: <199709251921.OAA08303@neuman.interaccess.com>
>
> > REFLECTIONS This week: Medical Breakthrough At OBGYN.net: "The Jokes
>
> > Stay"
> >
> > http://www.obgyn.net/women/reflections/ref10.htm
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Barbara
> >
> > --
> > Barbara Nesbitt, Co-Moderater
> > Women's Health Forum
> > OBGYN.net
> >
>
> Barbara, this was beautiful! Particularly since I had phone line
> problems and the modem had a tough time doing its job of downloading.
> I could barely do it just one time before *capooey* I couldn't do a
> darned thing! I was unable to see all the wonderful messages until I
> read your Reflections and checked the forum on the net to see what
> posts I missed and not received. Far too many. I was going through
> Obgyn.net withdrawl. It's so-o-o nice to have you back.
>
> Thank you everyone for your support!
>
> AnnMarie
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:35:12 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: shoup@ibm.net (Mary)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Standard VBAC Procedures - To Dr. Shanahan
> Message-ID: <199709251935.OAA22558@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> At Thu, 25 Sep 1997, Kelly wrote:
> I'm assuming those
> >"lousy labor and delivery experiences" were VBACs. If you've VBACed
> >successfully before, you'll more than likely VBAC succesfully again.
>
> Hi Kelly,
>
> Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. You and Dr.
>
> Hill have the best attitudes!
>
> Actually, my first delivery 12 years ago was an induction at 22 weeks;
>
> my second was a 42 week induction - due to a large (11+ lbs) baby -
> this
> resulted in a c-section after 2 hours of pushing; my third a
> miscarriage; and the fourth (last December) was a PPROM at 27 weeks
> with
> spontaneous vaginal delivery a week and a half later - with an
> episiotomy. My last baby had multiple anomalies including
> hydrocephalus
> (his head was the size of a full term baby's head) and my
> polyhydramnios
> was such that my uterus was also full term size. In spite of that, my
>
> OB says that does not count as a VBAC. Even though my baby died as a
> result of RDS secondary to the anomalies, I felt a sense of triumph
> over
> the fact that I gave birth to him vaginally without any meds.
> Unfortunately my Dr. (who BTW did not attend the birth) did not
> agree.
>
> >You and your family deserve a nice experience. If your care giver
> won't
> >even think about working with you on this (and there may be need for
> >compromise on both sides), then you should consider seeking another
> >provider.
>
> I have decided to give him one last try - perhaps he had a bad day and
>
> just took it out on me with his speech. I am drafting a letter to him
>
> which states my feelings and requests (similar to the views I stated
> in
> my reply this morning to Dr. Hill). If, after he reviews my letter,
> he
> thinks I am totally unreasonable and am risking my baby's safety, I
> will
> begin the search for a new provider. Thankfully, the EDD is mid-March
>
> leaving me plenty of time.
>
> Kelly, thanks so much for sharing your views. It gives me hope that
> not
> all doctors are stuck in the same mind-set.
>
> Sincerely,
> Mary
>
> --
> Twin Cities Area
> Minnesota
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:38:10 +0000
> ------------------------------
> From: "AnnMarie" <awalsh@clavin.interaccess.com>
> To: womens-health@obgyn.net
> Subject: TGIF: Bedroom Golf ; )
> Message-ID: <199709251934.OAA11265@neuman.interaccess.com>
>
> 1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play---normally, a
> club and two balls.
>
> 2. Play on the course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
>
> 3. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the *club* in the hole.
> Keep the balls out!
>
> 4. For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course
> owners are permitted to check shaft firmness before play begins.
>
> 5. Course owners are permitted to restrict the length of the club in
> order to avoid damage to the hole.
>
> 6. The object of the game is to take as many strokes as necessary
> until the course owner is satisfied that the play is complete.
> Failure to do so may result in permission being denied to play the
> course again.
>
> 7. It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately
> upon arrival at the course. The experienced player will normally take
> time to admire the entire course...with special attention being paid
> to the well formed bunkers.
>
> 8. Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have
> played or are currently playing, to the owner of the course being
> played. Angry course owners have been known to damage a player's
> equipment for this reason.
>
> 9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear along, just in
> case.
>
> 10.Players should assure themselves that their match has been
> properly scheduled when a new course is being played for the first
> time. Previous players have been known to become irate if they
> discover someone else playing what they consider to be their own
> private course.
>
> 11.Players should not assume that a course is in shape for play at
> all times. Some players may be embarrassed if they find the course
> "temporarily under repair". Players are advised to be extremely
> tactful in this situation. More advanced players will find alternate
> means of play when this is the case.
>
> 12.Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before
> attempting to play "the back nine".
>
> 13.Slow play is encouraged;however players should be prepared to
> proceed at a quicker pace...at least temporarily... at the course
> owners request.
>
> 14.It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play
> the same hole several times in one match.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:38:10 +0000
> ------------------------------
> From: "AnnMarie" <awalsh@interaccess.com>
> To: womens-health@obgyn.net
> Subject: TGIF: Stupid Men Jokes
> Message-ID: <199709251934.OAA11272@neuman.interaccess.com>
>
> Stupid Men Jokes
>
> What do you call a man with half a brain?
> Gifted.
>
> What's the difference between government bonds and men?
> Bonds Mature.
>
> What did God say after creating man?
> I can do better.
>
> Husband: Want a quickie?
> Wife: As opposed to what?
>
> Why do men want to marry virgins?
> They can't stand criticism.
>
> What do you have when you have two little balls in your
> hand?
> A man's undivided attention.
>
> What are two reasons why men don't mind their own business?
> 1. No mind.
> 2. No business.
>
> How is a man like a snowstorm?
> Because you don't know when he's coming, how many
> inches you'll get, or how long it'll stay.
>
> Did you hear about the banker who's a great lover?
> He knows first-hand the penalty for early withdrawal.
>
> What do you call an intelligent man in America?
> A tourist.
>
> Why do men name their penises?
> Because they want to be on a first-name basis with the
> person who makes all their decisions.
>
> Why do men like masturbation?
> Its sex with someone they love.
>
> What is gross stupidity?
> 144 men in one room.
>
> Husband: I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got
> nothing to put in it. Wife: You wear briefs, don't you?
>
> What's the difference between a porcupine and a Corvette?
> The porcupine has pricks on the outside.
>
> How many men does it take to pop popcorn?
> Three. One to hold the pan and two others to show off
> and shake the stove.
>
> What is a man's view of safe sex?
> A padded headboard.
>
> How do men sort their laundry?
> "Filthy" and "Filthy but Wearable".
>
> Only a man would buy a $500 car and put a $4000 stereo in
> it.
>
> Why did God create man?
> Because a vibrator can't mow the lawn.
>
> Why were men given larger brains than dogs?
> So they wouldn't hump women's legs at cocktail parties.
>
> Two guys were strolling down the street when one guy
> exclaimed, "how sad -a dead bird." The other man looked
> up and said, "where?"
>
> Why does the stupid man put ice in his condom?
> To keep the swelling down.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:44:53 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: lhughes1@iupui.edu (Laura)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: OB/GYN residency
> Message-ID: <199709251944.OAA22860@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> I'm a senior med student at Indiana University who is applying to
> OB/GYN
> residencies. If any of you have particularly good or bad experiences
> at
> any US program, please let me know.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 16:43:54 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: kpack@picworld.com (Kelly)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Thanks Kelly - Another question, though...
> Message-ID: <199709252143.QAA24887@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> >>Should I get a second opinion? Or do I "just wait?" And HOW do I
> "just
> >>wait?"
> >
> >Learn meditation???
> >
> >Periods aren't the goal, ovulation is. Using estrogen or birth
> control
> >pills may or may not kick you into ovulatory cycles. Being patient
> and
> >waiting is reall the best thing,but if you're getting older (35+) or
> you
> >just can't wait for Mom Nature to do her thing, talk to your doctor
> >about Clomid to induce ovulation.
> >
> >>--
> >Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
>
> Kelly - Thanks for the advice. I'm 29. What's your personal
> experience
> w/patients coming off Depo?
> The insert says most women become pg within 10 months - 18 months.
> It's
> been 6 months for me and I haven't bled, much less gotten pg!
>
> Do you know of any "naturalistic" ways that will help? I've heard of
> wild yam and oil of primrose... How long should I go "periodless"
> before asking about Clomid?
>
> I'd just feel much better if I at least had a CHANCE of getting pg
> before the year's out!
> Thanks
> Kelly
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 19:27:48 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: 106276@obgyn.net, 2422@Compuserve.com (Miss)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Knee-chest position
> Message-ID: <199709260027.TAA27829@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> At Thu, 25 Sep 1997, Kelly wrote:
> >
> >At Mon, 22 Sep 1997, Miss wrote:
> >>
> >>I am 21 year, single although on the pill. I have had quite heavy
> >>bleeding for a year or so now, and my GP referred me to a hospital
> for
> >>tests. I have no children (yet)
> >>
> >>When I attended, I met the doctor briefly and was then shown into an
>
> >>udressing room, where I had to disrobe completely. The nurse was
> kind
> >>but I was very embarrassed, and especially when she put me onto the
> >>examining couch in the "knee chest" position.
> >>
> >..snipped
> >
> >>I was like that for about 10 minutes, and he got another doctor to
> >>"look"at me as well. I could only see his eyes behind a mask.
> >>
> >..snipped....
> >>Is this quite normal now ? I did speak to him about it, and he said
> that
> >>in that position, he can see inside better, and that I should not
> fuss.
> >>
> >>Is that treatment usual, or should I complain. Do they examine
> women
> >>like that in USA. I live in London, and most of the doctors in our
> >>hospital are from India or Africa, and I wondered if they are taught
>
> >>differently there about examining female patients.
> >
> >In the US, where I live and practice, we examine women in a different
>
> >position -- you are on your back, with your buttocks on the edge of
> the
> >table and with your feet supported in "stirrups". Different parts of
>
> >the world may have different ways of peforming the exam (maybe where
> >your doctor was trained, they didn't have the luxury of tables where
> the
> >bottom drops out and wiht attached stirrups)
> >
> >If you are uncomfortable, ask your doctor if you could be examined in
> a
> >different position. Your other option would be to seek the care of
> >another doctor, although I understand this may be more difficult in
> the
> >UK than it is here.
> >
> >--
> >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.
> >
>
> --
> Hi Kelly,
>
> Thanks for yor reply, it was very greatfully received. There
> is no one in UK to talk to about these things. Here in UK,
> we are not allowed to pick and choose our Gynos,they come as
> selected for us by our GP's. When we go to the hospital, its
> all pot luck. I got an Afro-Carribean Doctor, and being
> white skinned and blonde, I felt even more humiliated, and
> if I had complained I might be called a racist (which I am
> not)
>
> I just hope he didn't make me show myself to him and his
> friend, because I was young and blonde. I have alot to learn
>
> I have since spoken to my friends and some of them have been
> examined in the knee-chest position, so it is quite common
> over here.
>
> I went for the consultation, and thankfully there was no
> further examination. I was all clear which does help to
> concentrate the mind. I got some pills which seem to be
> working.
>
> Perhaps some of your readers might write to me (Email),
> about their unpleasant examination experiences. It does make
> a sort of bond, which gives you strength the next time.
>
> Many, many thanks Kelly
>
> Tracey Mills.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 19:52:18 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: midsun@aol.com (cindy)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Amniocentesis and alternatives
> Message-ID: <199709260052.TAA28192@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> At Tue, 18 Mar 1997, Roberta wrote:
> >
> >At Mon, 17 Mar 1997, Emily wrote:
> >>
> >>I have about an alternative procedure (less invasive?) than
> >>Amnio - called TBS or something like that.
> >>
> >>Could someone tell me more about it, it's pros and cons vs. amnio?
> > Emily,
> >
> >Are you refering to CVC? I found this on the web and these links:
> >
> >Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
> >
> >CVS was developed for prenatal genetic testing about ten years ago.
> This
> >test can be performed
> >earlier in the pregnancy (10 to 11 weeks) than amniocentesis and
> takes
> >only a few days to obtain
> >results. However, it poses a slightly higher risk of miscarriage and
>
> >does not offer as much
> >information as amniocentesis. The test is performed with an
> ultrasound
> >guided transcervical
> >catheter or transabdominal needle that is passed into the developing
> >placenta. Fragments of the
> >developing placenta are withdrawn through a syringe. Chromosome
> >analysis can be formed on the
> >tissue samples and DNA can be extracted from them for molecular
> testing.
> >
> >http://www.obgyn.upenn.edu/History/cvs.html
> >
> >http://noah.cuny.edu/pregnancy/march_of_dimes/testing/cvsinfo.html
> >
> >http://www.storksite.com/public/medical/mrchorionic.html
> >
> >http://www.kumc.edu/GEC/wwwgene/cvsabd.html
> >
> >http://www.cpdx.com/cpdx/cvs.htm
> >
> >http://www.givf.com/cvs_amnio1.html
> >
> >http://www.obgyn.upenn.edu/genetics/inforforamnandcvs.html
> >
> >http://babynet.ddwi.com/tlc/pregnancy/cvsinfo.html
> >
> >I hope this helps :-)
> >
> >Roberta
> >
> >--
> >Roberta Speyer
> >President and CEO
> >Elecomm Internet Applications
> >Founders of OBGYN.net
> >http://www.obgyn.net
> >
>
> --
> CVS is not a safe procedure. It causes many birth defects in a fetus
> such as limb malformations and mouth malformations called
> oromandibular-hypogenesis limb defect syndrome. My daughter has these
> birth defects.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 20:35:18 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: 72662.3042@compuserve.com (Mary)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Pregnancy after vasectomy-How often does it occur?
> Message-ID: <199709260135.UAA28853@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> At Thu, 25 Sep 1997, Kelly wrote:
> >
> >At Wed, 24 Sep 1997, Mary wrote:
> >>
> >>My husband had a vasectomy 18 months ago. I went off the pill 6
> months
> >>later. My periods are always regular. It has been 10 weeks since
> my
> >>last period. I am 38 and have 2 children. Other than pregnacy-
> which
> >>would be totally unplanned, what possible other causes could delay
> my
> >>period?
> >
> >Stress, other illnesses, being TOO thin, exercising too much........
> >
> > I have no other symptoms. I am in extremely fit shape and very
> >>active. This is a nightmare for me. I have scheduled a doctors
> visit.
> >>In the interim, is an over the counter pregnancy reliable?
> >
> >Yes
> >
> >--
> >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.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 21:24:58 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: barbara.nesbitt@OBGYN.net (Barbara)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: 5cm. dialated in the doctors office
> Message-ID: <199709260224.VAA30090@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Here I am again sharing one of my "life experiences" with you.
>
> I had my first child natural within 8 hours of start to finish labor.
> Numbers 2, 3, 4, wer different. I was full-term and a week or two
> over,
> and nothing happening. I was visiting my ob on a weekly basis for at
> least the last 5 weeks. Each time I was overdue and I would show up 5
>
> cm. dialated in his office. He would say "see you this weekend or
> for
> sure Monday morning", hence three babies born on Monday with Pitocin,
> sub-linguel, (under the tongue). They didn't use IV's Pit at that
> time
> . All babies were born quick and natural. The last one (I was 36)
> was
> born with-in three hours of arrival at the hospital. This one even
> surprized Me!
>
> I say the further along you naturaly dialate the quicker that baby is
> going to come out! Worked for me.
>
> Barbara
>
> --
> Barbara Nesbitt, Co-Moderater
> Women's Health Forum
> OBGYN.net
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 02:19:31 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: smcraig@swbell.net (Laura)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Temps and Progesterone
> Message-ID: <199709260719.CAA32293@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> At Thu, 25 Sep 1997, Kelly wrote:
>
> >
> >Good luck with conceiving. I'm almost about ready to maybe start
> trying
> >again myself (do I win the "Wishy-washy of the Year" award, or what
> ;-)
> >)
> >
> >--
> >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.
> >
> Thankyou for your advice. I see my Dr. Wednesday. Goodluck with
> trying. Hope everything goes well for you.
> Best wishes!
>
> --
> Laura Craig
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 08:47:34 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: mcorner@indiana.edu (Marcia)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: Temps and Progesterone
> Message-ID: <199709261347.IAA02363@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> I don't want to frustrate you, but I think that you should try
> charting
> at least for another cycle. It does seem that you haven't ovulated
> and
> that is still probably normal for someone who has had a recent
> miscarriage (or any woman for that matter). I'm not a doctor, but I
> have had more than one miscarriage in the past year. Give it a little
>
> time. Progesterone is one possibility for you, but
> certainly not the only option at this time. You need to have an
> evaluation first. Keep charting your temps and have some diagnostics
> done. You can e-mail me directly if you want to talk more about this.
>
> Good luck!At Wed, 24 Sep 1997, Laura wrote:
> >
> >This is my first cycle since my last miscarriage. I am wondering if
> I
> >need progesterone bc my temps are way down from what they were
> >yesterday. I don't think I have had a luetual phase. My temps read
> >98.1,98.0,97.7,97.4,97.6,97.6,97.9(bad
> >sleep),97.4,97.7,97.6.97.6,98.7,97.3,9
> .1,97.7,98.1,97.8,98.1,98.1,98.0,98.2,98.3,98.3,97.6,97.5(today).
> >It really came down a lot yesterday and and today I'm only on day 25
> >usually I have 28-29 day cycles. do you see this as a problem?
> Should I
> >consult my Dr. about progesterone? Thank you for all your help!
> >
> >--
> >Laura Craig
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 10:39:16 +0000
> ------------------------------
> From: "AnnMarie" <awalsh@clavin.interaccess.com>
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: JOKES: Fun w/Med Records
> Message-ID: <199709261539.KAA25648@mcfeely.interaccess.com>
>
> The following quotes were taken from actual medical records
> dictated by physicians. They appeared in a column written
> by Richard Lederer, Ph.D. for the Journal of Court
> Reporting. These and other language gems will be featured
> in Lederer's new book - Fractured English, to be published
> by Pocket Books in the fall of 1997.
>
> By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped and
> he was feeling better.
>
> Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over
> a year.
>
> On the second day the knee was better and on the third day
> it had completely disappeared.
>
> She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband
> states she was very hot in bed last night.
>
> The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing
> me in 1983.
>
> Patient was released to outpatient department without
> dressing.
>
> The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also
> appears to be depressed.
>
> Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
>
> The patient will need disposition, and therefore we will get
> Dr. Blank to dispose of him.
>
> Healthy-appearing, decrepit 69 year old male, mentally alert
> but forgetful.
>
> The patient refused an autopsy.
>
> The patient has no past history of suicides.
>
> The patient expired on the floor uneventfully.
>
> Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
>
> Patient was becoming more demented with urinary frequency.
>
> The patient's past medical history has been remarkably
> insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past
> three days.
>
> She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in
> separate directions in early December.
>
> The patient left the hospital feeling much better except for
> her original complaints.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 12:12:52 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: tkoehler@sigg.com (terry)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: Re: No Periods
> Message-ID: <199709261712.MAA06955@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> At Thu, 25 Sep 1997, Kelly wrote:
> >
> >At Wed, 24 Sep 1997, Terry wrote:
> >>
> >>I am 38 yrs. old and have never had regular periods (since age 18).
> Last
> >>year, I had a dermoid cyst removed from an ovary. I only menstruate
> >>about 3 times a year. Doc put me on Provera to regulate bleeding,
> but I
> >>don't necessarily miss it! Wondering if I MUST take these pills
> every
> >>month, or just to get 3 periods a year.... I have no paid, and have
> no
> >>children, nor do I wish to become pregnant. I am also on 10mg a day
> of
> >>Zestril for High Blood Pressure.... Thank you!
> >
> >I tell my patients I want them to have a least 4 periods a year.
> >Provera, by the way, does NOT provide contraception, so if your
> really
> >don't want to be pregnant you need to be using effective
> contraception.
> >
> >--
> >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.
> >
>
> --
> I use contraception, but thought that since I am not ovulating and/or
> bleeding regularly, it was less of a concern for me than others? Or,
> is it possible for me to simply become pregnant, at any time of the
> month, since I never know WHEN I will bleed? If so, having NO period
> MAY mean I MAY be pregnant???? (Thus, should I accidentally TAKE the
> provera, will this BRING on a period, even if pregnant, ruining the
> pregnancy)??? Thanks for helping out my confusion.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:32:25 -0400 (EDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: SummerBreeze <summerbreeze@writeme.com>
> To: womens-health@talk.obgyn.net
> Subject: Antibiotics/Birth Control
> Message-ID: <199709261732.NAA29890@stimpy.globecomm.net>
>
> >Hello,
> >
> > My sister was nice enough to let me use her e-mail to ask a
> question on
> this list. Hopefully someone can give me some insight. I am a 22yr old
>
> woman, have been on birth control pills for 3 years, never been
> pregnant.
> Since I first started on the birth control pills my periods have been
> very
> regular, on time, start within a day of when I take the first placebo
> pill.
> Ok, but here is the problem. About a month ago I became sick with a
> sinus/ear infection, and was put on antibiotics. Now, I know
> antibiotics
> reduce the effectiviness of the birth control pills. But on the second
> day
> of taking the antibiotics I began bleeding
> >as if I was on my regular period, even though it wasn't time, and
> continued
> bleeding for the two weeks I took the antibiotics and for another week
>
> afterwards. This past week I had to go back to the doctor because the
> first
> round of antibiotics did not get rid of the infection, so now he has
> given
> me another two weeks of antibiotics, and a stronger one at that. I
> have been
> taking them for 3 days now, and I am beginning to bleed again. This is
>
> beginning to not be worth it. Feeling like I am on my period for 3-6
> weeks
> at a time is not easy. Is this normal? I asked my doctor about it, and
> he
> only said "the antibiotics will make the pills less effective, but it
> shouldn't effect your regular cycle, it must be time for it". I told
> him
> that even if it was (which it isn't) my regular cycle doesn't last 3+
> weeks
> in a row. Should I be worried? Should I seek the advice of another
> doctor?
> >
> >Thank you for your help.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:29:54 -0500 (CDT)
> ------------------------------
> From: parkins@ivic.net (April)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.net
> Subject: MRE OF FRUSTRATED W/CYCLE&NAUSEA
> Message-ID: <199709261829.NAA08910@talk.obgyn.net>
>
> OKAY, I HAVE I CONTIUOUS YEAST INFECTION FOR THE LAST 3 YRS DUE TO 9
> ANTIBIOTICS WITHIN A 6 MONTH TIME SPAN FROM THROAT INFECTIONS. I
> ALWAYS
> FINISHED ALL MY MEDS AND HAD YOGURT AND ACIDOPHOLIS. MY LAST THROAT
> INF. I DECIDED TO NOT GO TO DOC. AND JUST GET OVER IT MY SELF.
> AFTER
> TIME IT FINALLY WHENT AWAY. NOW, IT SEEMS LIKE I HAVE A CONSTANT
> SINUS
> INFECTION THE LAST 1 1/2 YRS. THAT I JUST LIVE WITH . IVE DONE ALL
> THE
> HEALTH FOOD STUFF AND MEDS AVAILABLE AND NOTHING WRKS. I USED MEDS,
> VITAMINS ,CREAMS, PILLS, NASTATIN, ETC. FAITHFULLY. I USE 3 DAY
> CREAM
> EVERY SINGLE DAY (YES, IVE HAD TESTS DONE AND CHECKED OTHER DISISES).
> ALL THAT IS LEFT IS TO TRY A SUPER STRICT DIET ( WHICH SOME OF YOU
> MIGHT
> ALREADY KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT) THAT IS BASICALLY MEAT AND EGGS
> FOR
> A MONTH ALONG WITH ORAL NASTATIN (AGAIN) OR SOME THING TO KILL THE
> YEAST
> IN MY SYSTEM. SHOULD I REALLY, REALLY, TRY THIS DIET? THE DIET IS NOT
>
> FROM ANY DR. IV'E BEEN TO, ITS FROM 2 DIFFERENT BOOKS . I WOULD LIKE
>
> MORE MEDICAL ADVICE ABOUT THIS AND I KNOW, ( CUT OUT THE SUGARS A ND
> KEEP LOW CARBS). I TAKE GARLIC, 15OO VIT C, & LOTS OF ACIDOPHOLIS .
> I
> REALLY DON'T THINK I CAN DO THIS DIET .I ATTEMPTED TO ONCE , I FREAKED
>
> OUT CAUSE A DON'T HAVE '' THAT MUCH '' DISIPLINE! PLEASE GIVE ME AS
> MUCH
> HELP POSSIBLE! I'M UNCOMFORTABLY MISERABLE! APRIL
> parkins@ivic.net
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
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> ------------------------------
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