WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: 10 days of spotting

Re: 10 days of spotting

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Nov 1997 23:08:26 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 5 Nov 1997, Terri wrote: >
>I am a 33 year old woman with a 24 month old child. After nursing for 9
>mos, my first period came in August of 96. Since that time, periods are
>basically very normal (about 28 days apart). In April (97) I began to
>spot a day or two before period -- the spotting prior to menstration
>happens about every other month. I mentioned this to my Dr. and he
>advised me that everything was fine. My husband and I are trying to
>conceive. I am ten days late and have been spotting since day 28...
>Mostly dark, tan, sometimes pink. A home pregnancy test result was
>negative on day 7 of spotting. I am not having any kind of pain. I am
>charting my temperatures and it has been ranging from 98.1-98.7, on the
>down side for three days now at around 98.2.
>To complicate matters, my right ovary and fallopian tube were removed
>four years ago due to a benign ovarian tumor. A biopsy of the left
>ovary indicated that the remaining ovary appeared to by "cystic." I am
>really worried that something is happening with my "good" ovary. My Dr.
>remains unconcerned and has fit me into his appointment book for Dec 2
>for my peace of mind. I scheduled myself for a blood test for tomorrow
>to see if I'm pregnant. Is it too soon to schedule myself for an
>ultrasound to see if an ectopic pregnancy is forming? Can someone please
>provide possible reasons for these symptoms? Because of our desire to
>have another child, I want to do everything I can to preserve my last
>ovary --my last chance for another child. Thanks a million! Terri M.

Ectopics are always a possibility. If your doctor "fit you in Dec2" you need to press your point and your concern or find another doctor. A month?!!!!!!!!

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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