Re: Irregular Period
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 23:09:31 -0600 (CST)
Without age or other medical history, all I can say is that this may be
very normal for you. If this bleeding between cycles persists, you
should consult a doctor.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Ever since I started my period when I was 10 I have been irregular off
>and on. When I first started I would go for like 12 days. After awhile
>my period became normal and pretty much was regular with the exception
>of being late or early just a few times. Lately since about December
>off and on I have been bleeding some in between my periods. It is not
>like heavy bleeding but there is still some blood. This month I started
>my period on the 12th and it lasted for about 5 days, then it stopped
>for about 3 or 4 days and then I begin to bleed some more but not as
>heavy as a period. I have been bleeding lightly off and on since then
>and yesterday it became heavier like a normal period. The bleeding in
>between is just slight almost like it is just leftover from the period.
>What could be wrong? Is this something I need to be worried about since
>I have been irregular since my first period?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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