WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Very Short Period

Re: Very Short Period

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Feb 1998 14:31:20 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 28 Feb 1998, Sharon wrote: >
>I,having, adenomyosis, used to have really really heavy periods with
>large clots. I started taking Evening Primrose Oil and some Japanese
>Herbal medicine my gynaecologist prescribed,(to help with bad cramps and
>constipation) and my period became very short and light, lasting less
>than 48 hours. Believe me, I am not complaining about this, but recently
>even though the bleeding has stopped the menstrual cramps and lower back
>pain continues(for about 24 hour). Is there a reason for this? I worry
>that it (the blood) may be gathering somewhere and the proverbial
>"floodgates" may one day open! Thank you
>
>Sharon

I'd love to know more about the herbal medication. That's how I pick up new thoughts and ideas.

No blood is gathering to attack you at a later time. The cramps and pain are the direct response to prostaglandin release secondary to cell death and tissue separation which occurs with the period normally. This chemical does not dissipate immediately after bleeding stops in all people. Most, yes but not all. NSAIDs are anti-prostaglandin agents and cn be very helpful in these instances.

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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
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