Re: abnormal periods/pain
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:21:19 -0600 (CST)
You have to see a GYN´Dr most probably you are not ovulating properly.
At Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Lisette wrote:
>
>I had an ileostomy done in March for crohns disease. Recovery went
>great. Then in August, I ended up having emergency surgery for bowel
>adhesions. I have had a tough time bouncing back. Was recommended not
>to lift anything over 15lbs for the first 10-12wks.
>
>About the past 5 months, I have noticed my periods have been unusually
>heavy and long. Like 9 days long, and still bleeding enough to soak a
>pad on the 6th day. I used to be able to get away with a regular
>tampon, but if that's all I use, I soak thru it in a half hour. I have
>had the blood run down my leg, like I'm cut, and I've NEVER been like
>that. My gi said It could be because I've been sick for so many years
>and that will suppress the normal cycles, I could just be back to normal
>now that I'm sick. I wasn't like this before.
>
>Also when I ovulate, I'm getting pain on my right side for the past 3
>months. I also have had lower cramps last night and today.
>
>I'm having some pain when I have sex, and the exterior feels a little
>"burning" like. I'm worried there is some sort of infection. Cannot
>get into gyn until next friday.
>
>Any ideas of why my body is like this? Is this normal?
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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