YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for January, 2003: Re: Heavy bleeding during periods with lots of clots

Re: Heavy bleeding during periods with lots of clots

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:17:00 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: pregnant and scared"
Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "pregnant and scared"
In reply to: Deb: "Heavy bleeding during periods with lots of clots"

At Tue, 28 Jan 2003, Deb wrote: >
>I had a baby in Feb 2002 and the first few menstrual cycles I had were
>normal and every 28 days. About July 2002 my period was 2 weeks late,
>had home pregnancy tests that were NEG and a Quant Blood test which was
>also NEG. I started my period and it lasted 10 days ( I normally only
>have a 5 day) I bled heavily and had lots of clots. Ever since then my
>period has been on time (every 28 days) but I still bleed heavily the
>first few days and I still pass a lot of clots. Some of the clots are
>quarter sized or larger. Also, about 5 days after the last day I bleed
>I notice some residual brown tinged mucous or discharge when I go to the
>bathroom. Sometimes it is reddish or pinkish, but very little That can
>be off and on for a couple of days and it is NOT much, just enough to
>notice it. This started at the same time I had the very late period and
>has continued every month since.
>
>A little history: 3 c sections and I am hypothyroid. My thyroid was
>last checked right after I had that first heavy period and it was
>normal. I take synthroid for my thyroid problem.
>
>What could be causing these problems. Is my uterine lining too thick
>each month? I have a yearly checkup with my GYN in April.
>
>Thanks
>Debbie

There are a number of possible explanations as to why you are bleeding heavier these days, and your gyn is going to have to check you out to see what is most likely in your particular case. You might consider making your appointment earlier.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: pregnant and scared"
Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "pregnant and scared"
In reply to: Deb: "Heavy bleeding during periods with lots of clots"

use when must restrict search to only the young women's forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: