WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: abnormal bleeding

Re: abnormal bleeding

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 17:20:43 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 16 Sep 1999, Valerie wrote: >
>I am a 17 year old female (18 as of October 8th). Up until July of this
>year I had not started my period. I have been spotting since then. It
>gets real heavy every 25 days or so, but as of three weeks ago I have
>been heavy non-stop. Just today I started experiencing a tight feeling
>in my abdomen. Not really painful, but a definite pressure. I have not
>had sexual intercourse for over a year, if that makes a difference. I
>also have noticed hair starting to grow on my chin and chest. It is
>very unattractive and I am wondering what is causing this. I am not on
>birth control and I have never had a pelvic exam. What is causing my
>excessive bleeding and abnormal hair growth?

TTSAD (time to see a doctor). the causes are varied and will depend upon many factors, including a pelvic examination.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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