WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1999: Re: Uncomfortable Menstruation-Kerri

Re: Uncomfortable Menstruation-Kerri

From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:35:08 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Kerri,

This is my opinion based on my experience. Go to a gynecologist, not an internist. I was misdiagnosed by my internist more than once and it led to severe complications. If you notice that your periods are getting heavier, there can be a variety of reasons, one of them being fibroids.

I had fibroids which caused excessive bleeding (2 super tampons and a pad saturated in 15-20 minutes-my last period). The flow slowly became heavier by the month. I always had a heavy flow. When I told my doctor (the internist) that my flow was increasing and I had more pain, she wrote it off and said it was because I was getting older. I was 35 at the time. I was eventually diagnosed with fibroids and endometriosis.

This does not mean that you have any of these problems. However, if you do, it is best to be seen by someone who only deals with ob/gyn. If you end up having fibroids, don't be alarmed because I had a hysterectomy. There are other ways to treat that problem. Mine were causing severe problems and that is why a hyst was my best and only choice.

Have you been checked for anemia? You might want to consider taking a multivitamin with iron, if you have not. When you get an appointment with a doctor, have them check your blood too, you might need an iron supplement. Wait until you check with your doc to see if you need it. But the multivitamin with iron is a good idea now.

Best wishes,

-- D.N.

At Wed, 27 Oct 1999, Kerri wrote: > >Hi ~ I am 32 years old and I am not sexually active. I do not have a >gyn - truthfully, I've never been to one and I've never had that kind of >an exam. For the last several months, I've been increasingly >uncomfortable when I have my period - cramps, lower back pain, an >'achey' feeling down my right leg to my knee. In addition, on Days 1 >and 2, I often pass large 'clots' - for lack of a better word. It's >almost to the point where I'm considering staying home from work on >these days, just to keep up with the flow. > >I know the answer is, 'Go to the doctor,' but, in the meantime, does >this sound typical, or is there reason to be concerned? Another >question: My internist has a special interest in women's health care - >should I schedule an appointment with her, or should I have a >gynecologist? > >I'm sorry if this is trivial compared to the other posts, but I would >really appreciate any information. > >Thank you.

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