Re: Period every two weeks
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 21:06:12 -0600 (CST)
With cycles evey two weeks, I usually see if it continues for a 3 month
period of time. Frequently, it straightens out by itself. If not,
hormones can be helpful, as you already know. As far as what BC options
are best you, it's best discussed with your doctor when back in town.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Fri, 28 Dec 2001, Melissa wrote:
>
>I am a health 28 year old. I first got my period at 13, and never had
>it regular. Infact at 16 I was put on the pill to regulate it after
>missing my period for 6 months. I have been on the pill for the
>majority of that time, except when I had my first daughter in 1996, when
>I got pregnant again in 1999 (but ended with an ectopic pregnancy), and
>just recently when I was pregnant with my now 8 month old. In August of
>this year, I spoke to my OBGYN and started taking OrthoTriCyclin. To be
>honest I am horrible with the pill. It makes me extremely nausious. So
>in October, I stopped taken them. However, I has menstrating normally
>every 28 days until the end of November. Since November I have had my
>period every two weeks. It is heavier then normal, but the color is a
>dark red/brown. Is that normal? Is it something to worry about? Do I
>have to get back on the pill or do I have other options? I know that due
>to my ectopic pregnancy the IUD is NOT recommended, Do I have any other
>options?
>I am sorry to burden you with these questions during the New Year, but
>my OBGYN is out of town and I don't want to call him unless its an
>emergency. Let me know what you think. Thank you.
>
>--
>Melissa
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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