YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2002: Re: post : very heavy periods in a 12 year old

Re: post : very heavy periods in a 12 year old

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 13:18:02 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 14 Nov 2002, Anonymous wrote: >
>My daughter, almost 13, began menstruating almost a year ago. The
>cycles are longer than 28 days- probably closer to 55 or 60. I know
>being irregular is common in the beginning, but my concern is that the
>flow is extremely heavy (no clots however; only very occasional, minor
>cramps). Is the heavy flow perhaps due to a longer cycle and this would
>resolve if and when she has shorter cycles?
>
>If this is not the case- are there any suggestions? The only thing that
>comes to mind is birth control pills but I'd like to avoid hormones
>until absolutely necessary. I give her a multi-vitamin/iron supplement
>and her recent physical shows her iron level is fine.
>
>Thanks.

I agree with you unless mens are so heavy that she may become anemic.She probably is not ovulating yet.

-- 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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