WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: 26 days & still menstruating.

Re: 26 days & still menstruating.

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jan 1998 16:34:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Valerie wrote: >
>Hi, I'm becoming worried that something is seriously wrong .. This is
>the 26th day i have been on my menses.! It began tapering off a few days
>ago with small clots, but is now bright red and moderatly heavy.
>Approxamatly two days ago i began feeling "soreness" in my lower
>abdomen, radiating to my lower back. I have had only one sexual partner
>in the past 2 years, ( he's uncircumsized) I dont use tampons.... My
>tubes are tied.....and, after giving birth to my two children my menses
>usually lasted 9 days...... I'm hoping someone can give me some insight
>on what may be going on...could this be menopause.?? I'm 36 , a mother
>of two, ages 6&7. I have no medical insuarnce, so going to the doctors
>is out of the question at this time.

Valerie,

This may be your periiod coming back.

Seeing a doctor may be out of the question but I have a problem here. If you've been bleeding for 26 days you may be anemic. This is potentially dangerous for you and those around you if you control cars, heavy machinery or the like. It can also cause you to pass out and the consequences can be devastating if at the wrong time.

Maybe an emergency room or clinic could see you and get a blood count.

I can only express my concern. Please don't take it lightly. Really, TTSAD. All regulars know that means Time To See A Doctor.

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

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