WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: Re: hemorrhoids and premenopause

Re: hemorrhoids and premenopause

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 15:50:02 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 8 Dec 1997, Joan wrote: >
>I am 46 years old and believe I am in "premenopause" as I have night
>sweats, extreme moodiness, depression, insomnia at times and irregular
>menstrual cycles. I have also noticed a change in my hemorrhoids which
>I have had since the birth of my last child 17 years ago! They have not
>been a serious problem over the years so I have not taken any action to
>have them removed. However, within the last 3 months, I have noticed
>that a day or two before my period, the hemorrhoids will swell, extend
>out of my anus and produce a discharge. This is obviously an
>uncomfortable situation. It lasts, though, for only one day. Once my
>period starts, they subside, shrink back inside the canal and no longer
>"drip." Is this due to my changing hormone levels or should I be more
>concerned about taking care of these nuisances?

Sounds hormonallyh mediated. but, if the symptoms are severe enough, a proctologist should be consulted. BTW, mention it to your gyn at your next visit.

>As it only happens with
>my cycle, I tend to believe it is hormonal-related and hope, once I am
>in full menopause, that they will completely cease to bother me!
>Thank you for whatever advice you can give.
>Joan
>
>--
>Today is forever,
>Tomorrow is just one of yesterday's dreams. - John Denver
>

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, N.Y. http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisor/harveym.htm

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