Re: bleeding for 4 weeks with blood clots
From: Marisa Geller MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:35:48 -0600 (CST)
If you continue bleeding I suggest you seeing a doctor to avoid more
inconveniences.
At Fri, 31 Jan 2003, steph wrote:
>
>I am 21 years old and have always had irregular periods. For the past
>three years I've gotten my period about two or three times per year. I
>hadn't gotten my period in 6 months (no chance of pregnancy) so I was
>about to go see my doctor. I started bleeding mildly around January 1st
>and I was relieved at first, but now it hasn't stopped (today is the
>31st). About 5 days ago I started having these blood clots (which can
>probably fill a tablespoon) show up on my tampon every time I changed
>it. I've been having to wear a super tampon and a pad, and have had to
>change them both every 2 to 3 hours because they are soaked. The clots
>are dark red and the blood is bright red. I do not feel faint or dizzy,
>and everything's fine except for this inconvenience of bleeding heavily.
>I have never taken birth control pills, have never been pregant, and do
>not exercise excessively. I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I know
>it can't be normal. Can anyone please help? Thank you so much in
>advance.
--
Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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