WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Abnor. Periods

Re: Abnor. Periods

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 2 Feb 1998 16:58:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 2 Feb 1998, Karen wrote: >
>Before becoming pregnant, my periods were very
>sporadic coming every 38-40 days or so.
>However, luckily I did become pregnant and
>had a very healthy baby. Ironically,
>the entire time I breastfed, I still continued
>to have my periods at regular 28 day intervals.
>However, since I have stopped breastfeeding,
>my periods have again become somewhat sporadic
>and I even missed last months entirely.
>I am not pregnant; although I would like
>to begin trying later this year. However,
>I know this will be difficult if my periods
>continue in the same pattern.
>What could be the problem? How can I fix it?

First just see if you're ovulating. BBT or ovulation kits (BBT being better because of the irregularity of the cycle and the cost of the kits). 38-40 days isn't bad. If you're having a problem with this, however, get throid function tests and a prolactin level. These are treatble causes of longer cycles.

If you're not ovulating, Clomid and/or Glucophage may be good choices.

--
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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