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Re: Anemia and Missed Periods

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:06:13 -0500 (CDT)


Gabriellla

;You did not get anemic overnight. Give it several weeks to recoup before panicking.

At Sat, 7 Sep 2002, Gabriella wrote: >
>Hi, I'm 14 and have menstruated regularly for about 2 years, I became a
>vegetarian a few months ago, but have not been taking supplements. I
>expected my period about 2 weeks ago but didn't happen. A few days ago
>I started showing a few signs of anemia, and immediately upped my iron
>intake. I still have not had my period, yet I did have some heavy
>discharge for a few days. I have never had sexual contact, and don't
>have morning sickness or anything. I have noticed a little swelling in
>my central abdomen, but, I have also had mild hypochondriasis for a year
>or so - so I could be thinking it up. What to do?

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.



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