YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for October, 2000: Re: heavy period for last 4 cycles

Re: heavy period for last 4 cycles

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 15:58:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 27 Oct 2000, Anita wrote: >
>I am 22 years old, and have always had pretty regular periods. I had a
>miscarriage about 2 years ago, and continued after that with normal
>periods, but my last four cycles have been different. Spotting for 3 or
>4 days then a normal amount, then the next day to changing a super plus
>tampon and super pad about every half an hour, and I have these huge
>clots (like the size of large walnut or a little bigger) the heavy
>bleeding last only about 2 or 3 hours like this, then goes back to
>normal. And I cramp so bad I can't do anything unless i take extra
>strenght midol. Could I have endometriosis?

Possible but not based upon this.

>Fibroids?

Possible but not based upon this.

>Does smoking
>cause this?

No but smoking is obviously not a help.

>I am just now getting enough courage to try getting pregnant
>again. Could I have been having miscarriages these past few months and
>not even know it?

Always a possibility.

>My resent pap test had good results. So whats wrong
>with me?

Most likely hormone changes that can occur with anyone. You may wish to discuss this with your doctor, especially because you desire pregnancy.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

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>--
>Anita
>

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

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