YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2002: Re: Syncope and periods

Re: Syncope and periods

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:22:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 7 Dec 2002, Angela wrote: >
>I am 21 and have an extensive history of passing out, since about age
>14. I have seen neurologists and cardiologists, but they cannot figure
>out why I pass out. Recently I have noticed that I tend to pass out
>within 1-3 days of my period. I have passed out before 3 of the last 5
>periods. I brought it up to my family doctor and she has never heard of
>a relationship between syncope and the menstrual cycle. Have any of you
>heard of such a correlation? Could it be hormonal? I have been on the
>birth control pill since about the time that I started passing out. Any
>info would be very helpful.
>Thanks, Angela

It seems there is a relationship but I cannot tell you what it is. There is a possiblity of taking pills so you do not have a period. If you take the active pills daily, you may not have a period and may not pass out. Ask your gyn about this.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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