WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: Menstral Problems

Re: Menstral Problems

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:59:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 31 Dec 1999, Mary wrote: >
>I am 29 years old and have not had a period for 2 years. I was taking
>Desogen (Birth Control Pill) from 1996 through December 1998. I have
>not been able to get a period on my own since then.
>
>I have been to over 3 different OBGYN's. My current OBGYN has done
>exams including an internal ultrasound as well as a cat scan and
>believes I have Secondary Amenorrea. She prescribes Provera every 3
>months so that it will bring on my period and then asks me to wait an
>see if I will get it on my own. Each time I take the Provera I have a
>regular period.
>
>Every month, towards the middle I get all my symptoms, bloated, sore
>breasts, clear and sometimes light brown discharge but no period. A few
>months the light brown discharge stays for 2 - 3 days.
>
>If you have any sugestions or recommendations for me I would greatly
>appreciate it.
>
>Thank you.

A few blood tests to delineate the problem. FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, Estradiol and 17-hydroxy progesterone would be a good start. Based upon these results, a diagnosis can be made and appropriate therapy started (one possiblity of which may, after all that, Provera every 3-4 months).

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

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