WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: unusual period

Re: unusual period

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 3 Feb 1998 15:25:56 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 3 Feb 1998, Christine wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>my husband and I have been trying to get pg for almost a year. We have
>a 3 year old we conceived first month of trying as well as a "blighted
>ovum" last Jan. My GP thinks I may have a cyst that is interferring.
>My temperature chart this month (started taking temp vaginally) was
>"normal" with low preovulatory temps and a sharp rise and a sustained
>elevated temp. I got my period 16 days post-O. I had signs and
>symptoms of pregnancy (more so than any other month) Very sore breasts
>and very tired. I started cramping on day 16 in the evening and
>spotting. The next day I had some bleeding with very little cramping
>with the bleeding ending by early the next morning. My breasts are no
>longer sore so I have no reason to think I could still be pregnant.
>
>I was wondering what would cause such a "light" period. My periods are
>normally very painful with very heavy bleeding for at least 3 days and
>spotting continuing for several more days. What could be happening? The
>amount of blood, is that indicative of how "thin" my lining was which
>would not have been adequate to support a pregnancy?
>
>Thank you so much for your attention.
>
>--
>Christine

It could be implantation bleeding, it could be a thin endometrium, it could just be a light period, it could be lots of things. You should see your doctor for a preg test. >

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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