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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Last Modified 4/10/96
Professor Wren's hormonal treatment regime for dysfunctional uterine bleeding is:
On the third day after the patient starts her period, start 5mg norethisterone daily for one month.
In the second month, reduce this to 2.5mg daily and add oestradiol.
In the third month, reduce norethisterone to 1.25 mg daily and maintain this dose with the oestrogen.
Most women will have no further bleeding, but the regime can be modified for individual needs.
( As reported in Australian Doctor, 4/10/96)
Discussion
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Abnormal bleeding,enometrious,ovarian cysts Donna Kirkman, donna_kirkman@hotmail.com Posted 27/8/01 9:17 PM When I first started to menstrate I was only 11 years old,I am now 38. I always had heavy irregular bleeding cramping, clotting. At one stage I bleed for 2 years every day as if I had a tap between my legs. It cost me so much running back and forward to the Doctors. I tried different pills, Deprovera, Male hormones everything. I have three children all boys 16, 14 & 8 now. I have had endometrious, ovarian cysts the size of mellons blleding I could not understand where it could all come from. I have now had a hystorectomy about 6 years ago mainly to prevent the bleeding but that didnt stop the adhesions from 22 surgeries. Eventually my ovaries had to be removed I am on HRT patches now and gaining weight. At 5ft tall I cannot afford to get too fat and the doctor says thats something to get used to I think there has to be more than this. I am alergic to codiene, asprin, panadol and panadiene, morphine, elastroplast and vibramicine. Pretty good when you need to take pain relief. Any ideas what I can do??? |
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bleeding while pregnant Missy James, Mjaj1@hotmail.com Posted 28/8/01 2:03 AM |
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Question about forum Liz Ritchey, lizritchey@yahoo.com Posted 24/7/2001 11:20 AM Does anyone ever got a response to the questions they post here? |
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abnormal blood flow Bea Kayless, redredgirl@aol.com Posted 27/6/2001 12:29 PM On the third day of my period I woke up due to very heavy blood flow. When I went to the bathroom a fairly large 'jellylike' clot of blood came out of me. More appeared on the toilet paper. Following that my period seemed to be over. What could this be? nikki hardy, nikki.h0@tinyworld.co.uk Posted 3/7/2001 6:16 AM I have had irregular periods for fourteen years,it is only within the last seven months that my cycle has started to become regular between 37-41 days which is extremly regular for me,one year I didn't even have a period!My question is with the last two cycles I have noticed the blood flow to be mucusey and not bloody as it usually is,can you tell me if there is an underlying problem? Gina, RegMc@pacbell.net Posted 8/7/2001 10:28 AM Question: Can a woman's period be delayed or skipped due to having abdominal surgery?
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irregular periods Kimmy, kimmyann01@yahoo.com Posted 30/5/2001 3:25 PM Last Wednesday after having sex with my boyfriend, I started to bleed. I didn't think much of it because my periods have always been a little irregular(every 3 to 5 weeks)and it had been about 3 weeks since my last one. My periods usually last 5 or 6 days and are never really heavy. This time however it was very heavy with a lot of clotting. It lasted for 6 days and I thought I was done, but earlier today I started again. It is lighter and no clotting so far, but I was just wondering if this is normal. I am 27 years old and I have only been sexually active for about a month...would having sex have anything to do with this? Shanessa, Shanessa_b@hotmail.com Posted 17/6/2001 2:11 PM I am 23 I have no children and since I came off the pill, get my period 10 or so days early ... is that normal?? Jolene Pedrani, Wild1jp@aol.com Posted 16/8/2001 9:34 AM I am 25 years old. For the past 6 months now i have been having irregular periods. usually right before my period starts i will start spotting this brownish colored blood. sometimes after intercourse i will bleed for a couple of days then it goes away. this month my period has lasted over 7 days days i'm going on 2 weeks now. i have never had a period thats lasted so long. its not heavy bleeding or any blood clots. i have gone a few months with my period starting when its supposed to but now my period is so screwed up i never seem to know when its going to 'really' start. do you think hormone pills would make my periods regular? any information you can give me would be great. i am scared and would like to know what i can do. |
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Mild Displacia Diana Taveras, taverasd@usa.redcross.org Posted 28/3/2001 3:14 AM I'm 26 years old, I just got my Pap smear and came out abnormal, the nurse told me that I have to go back to get a byopsy done, the nurse told the I had mild Displacia. What is Mild displacia? Diana Taveras, taverasd@usa.redcross.org Posted 28/3/2001 3:09 AM I'm 26 years old, I just got my Pap smear and came out abnormal, the nurse told me that I have to go back to get a byopsy done, the nurse told the I had mild Displacia. What is Mild displacia? Carolina, dianabarragan2@yahoo.com Posted 28/8/01 11:19 AM I'm 27 years old, I just got my Pap smear and came out abnormal, the nurse told me that I have to go back to get a byopsy done, the nurse told the I had mild Displacia. What is Mild displacia? |
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pregnancy nakisha johnson, ahsikan02@hotmail.com Posted 24/3/2001 4:54 AM i'm 18 years old and i'm wondering if i can still get pregnant even though i don't have periods. I have not had on ein two months and my boyfriend came in me so can I get pregnant? |
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Bleeding After Depo Ashley Hill, whiterosen@lycos.com Posted 5/3/2001 4:36 AM I was on Depo for 5 years. The first 3 1/2 years I spotted all the tme sometime I bled for two weeks. Then my periods stopped completely. I was always told I could have children once I stopped the Depo. MY concern now is that I can't stop bleeding! I've bled for 3 weeks heavily. My doctor gave me estrogen tablets to take. I want my regular cycle back. Help! |
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A long drawn out period lasting 14 days that taper's off into light spotting. Sharon Middendorf, sharon@motorbaby.com Posted 24/1/2001 2:24 AM I just had my period. It was a normal period, not to heavy but it's lasted for 14 days. it tapered off and everytime I go to urinate I get a light pink spotting. Very different from the dark heavy menestration flow. I have no children and I'm 39 years old. I've never had a period that's lasted this long. Can you tell me what's going on? |
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period stopped! Janet, janet.messer@vmic.com Posted 24/1/2001 3:59 AM I am 48 yrs. old. Haven't has a period in three months. I just was diag. with MS,they killed my thyroid with radiation. I take a pill once a day now. I am on pain pills for my legs 1 or 2 a day mostly at night. Blood work says my harmone level is normal???? how can that be? I work a very high stress job. Any answers for what I should do now? I am so discussed!!!!I have had one day of severe pain in my uterus. I had a pap 9 months ago.Thanks |
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bleeding during and after sex Sarah James, jvahlee@hotmail.com Posted 26/11/2000 1:46 PM I lost my virginity to my fiance about a year ago. I never have had any problems since recently - maybe it's because we have been having sex alot more lately (He's in the Marines and just returned home). Anyways, we had sex the last day of my period - or what I thought was the last day (I usually only bleed for 4-5 days during the menestratal flow). My bleeding grew heavier and I have had my period lightly now for 8 days. What's wrong? Last night I not only bled after sex (like I have been lately) but I was bleeding during sex. It was so bad that there was blood stains all over the sheets. This doesn't seem normal. My bleeding still hasn't stopped since last night. What's wrong with me - I'm so scared. Stephanie, lv2fishtx@aol.com Posted 8/1/2001 9:01 AM I am newly married and newly on the pill again. The last week in Nov. I was sick & missed 3 pills on my last week of pills, so following the directions, I skipped the inactive pills & started a new pack. The problem is that I started a period on November 30th and it has lasted all this time. I called my GYN nurse after 2 weeks of bleeding through, she said it was normal. I called her again on the fourth week & told her it was only getting heavier. She had me switch to a heavier dose pill & the blleding finally slowed to a stop this week. Now my problem is that I start bleeding after sex with my husband. Each time the bleeding is heavier. I'm really scared about this as it's never happened to me before. Please answer if this is normal or if it could be serious. Thank you. Embarrassed, bright_Flower@hotmail.com Posted 10/8/2001 4:36 AM i am 22 years old in the last month my period came late due to what i think was stress and then it came early this month I noticed it after i had sex it was a light bleeding and it has been for what seems like almost 2 weeks. it was like it stoped a few days ago but then i would have sex again and it would bleed again. i don't understand it. Please Help me. I am so scared. |
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discharge with a browness look ann frederick, afrederickgrd@nestcape.net Posted 16/11/2000 12:29 AM i am a thirty-seven years oold woman with three children ages 16-10. In july of 2000 i had an abortion. 32 days after the abortion my period came back but it is always heaver than before the abortion During the month of october I had sex about 12 days after my period and started to bleed rather heavy after the bleeding I started passing brownish dicharge. today is the 15th of November but i don't see my period as yet buty getting a slight pain on my left sid can I be pregnant Heather, heather9cda@telepak.net Posted 14/12/2000 1:35 AM I am 23 and I have no children. I have noticed a brownish dishcharge lately. At first I just dismissed it, but it happened again just yesterday and I have no idea what it is. I have been on the pill for 7 years. Is this a sign of being pregnant? What do you think? amy, acwagler@netins.net Posted 18/3/2001 8:21 AM About one week before my period I had a small amount of brown discharge only a very small amount. It went away and now days bewfore my period it is back again (Iam on my last pill before my period starts). I've never really had this before. I also get a sore 'underarm' about one week before my period just on one side, no lumps or bumps. Are these things normal? I am29 years old and have always had normal periods lastin 3-4days. Thanks Jenny S., JUSTOLDBOBO@netscape.net Posted 6/6/2001 1:03 PM I am 20 years old. I got off birth control in December of 2000. Since then my periods have been a little later than usual, which my doctor says is normal. My last period was around May 20. I spotted a couple of days before then, stopped, then had a normal period. The past week I've had a brownish bleeding. It is not time for my period. It mainly occurs after inercourse, and during intercourse I have a small pain in my lower right abdomen. I'm assuming that it is my ovaries but Im not certain.The brown discharge is usually just when I wipe, and is sometimes in my underwear. My last pap was in April and everything was fine then. Could you please give me some advice. Thanks, |
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bleeding all the time months on end Melissa, melissaann@kconline.com Posted 11/11/2000 2:56 PM I am 28, my son is 8. I had my tubes tied 4 years ago and they found endometreosis. I have a history of bleeding months on end. They put me in menopause and I didn't come out for 1 year after shots stopped. Then I didn't stop bleeding til my doctor would give me a shot to stop it then after a couple months he'd give me pills to start me again. Several cycles of this til he died. Found new doctor. I had polyps and he removed them and did an DNC and endometrial ablation in Aug of 99. In Feb of this year I started bleeding and I haven't stopped yet. It has gotten worse in the last few days. I can't walk without passing a blood clot. He keeps giving me provera and that doesn't help. Can you give me any ideas? Is it time for a hysterectomy? Elizabeth Cordova, SFCOOTER@aol.com Posted 3/12/2000 12:56 PM I am very troubled at this point. I an 35 and have had irregular periods all my life. Just recently I am experiencing bleeding for over a month now and I am very concerned. I am having light and heavy bleeding with some clots as well. I have my regular physician but who should I go see to treat this problem? Do you suggest I see a specialist? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sharyn, s.bellingham@chisholm.vic.edu.au Posted 29/3/2001 1:08 PM I have been bleeding for over 3 months, in the last month it has become extremely heavy and VERY painful. This is the second time this has happened, last time was about 3 years ago, where I had a DNC and was told I had PCOS. I would like to know why I am bleeding, but I would like to take something for the pain as it prevents me from doing normal everyday activities. I am alergic to codiene which rules out quite a few painkillers. jeanna, angel122@guessmail.com Posted 13/5/2001 2:34 PM for a year now .I have been having my periods for months on.I just had a dnc on apirl,9th,2001 and they thought that would help,but it didn't.so now I am still bleeding and it won't stop.I afriad since I am only 24 and still a virgin,I might have to have a hysterectomy and I won't be able to have any children in the further furture. plese help! Cathy, cathy_papadopoulos@hotmail.com Posted 30/5/2001 12:41 AM I am 26 years old with no children. For the past 4 months I have been bleeding on and off straight (I bleed for a week off for a few days and I bleed again, on going cycle). I have been for tests and nothing seems to be showing up but the bleeding, frequency and pain are increasing. I am both exhausted and frustrated, as well as my husband, since we do not know what is happening. Can anyone offer some sort of help or explaination for what is going on! barbra, grroovinnvwmama@aol.com Posted 13/7/2001 9:45 AM im 22 years old and about 75 lbs overweight. i have had my period now fo about 2 months. mostly its been heavy with what seems to be mucusy and 'raw egg white' discharge. ive experienced some cramping and pain, but not too bad. also, ive been having pain during intercourse, and severe cramping when i reach orgasm. ive always had irregular periods (hardly having them at all), but now its doesnt seem like its going to stop!!! it slowed down for 2 days to almost nothing and now its back heavy again. please help me. i hardly have any knowledge or experience with the menstral cycle so i dont know what to do!! barbra, grroovinnvwmama@aol.com Posted 13/7/2001 9:45 AM im 22 years old and about 75 lbs overweight. i have had my period now fo about 2 months. mostly its been heavy with what seems to be mucusy and 'raw egg white' discharge. ive experienced some cramping and pain, but not too bad. also, ive been having pain during intercourse, and severe cramping when i reach orgasm. ive always had irregular periods (hardly having them at all), but now its doesnt seem like its going to stop!!! it slowed down for 2 days to almost nothing and now its back heavy again. please help me. i hardly have any knowledge or experience with the menstral cycle so i dont know what to do!! barbra, grroovinnvwmama@aol.com Posted 13/7/2001 9:43 AM im 22 years old and about 75 lbs overweight. i have had my period now fo about 2 months. mostly its been heavy with what seems to be mucusy and 'raw egg white' discharge. ive experienced some cramping and pain, but not too bad. also, ive been having pain during intercourse, and severe cramping when i reach orgasm. ive always had irregular periods (hardly having them at all), but now its doesnt seem like its going to stop!!! it slowed down for 2 days to almost nothing and now its back heavy again. please help me. i hardly have any knowledge or experience with the menstral cycle so i dont know what to do!! Carolyn , grettie@kymtnnet.org Posted 24/7/2001 1:00 PM I am 52 years of age. I had not had a period for 69 days. Started on July 1 and it has now been 23 days. Lots of clotting and very heavy flow. Saw doctor and he started me on prometrium therapy. Heavy flow and clots continue. Ultra Sound revealed thickening of lining and tumor at top of uterus. Doctor plans to do hysteroscopy. He wants me to have local and be awake. Do you think I would do better if I was asleep. He plans to remove tumor and use electronic roller ball. Please advise. |
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bleeding after intercourse lisa, suesister@libertysurf.co.uk Posted 29/10/2000 6:54 PM I AM AGED 31 HAVE 2 CHILDREN, I HAVE BEEN STERILIZED AT AGE 25, AND BEFORE MY PERIODS I HAVE ABOUT A WEEK OF BROWN DISCHARGE, IAM ALSO IRREGULAR MY PERIOD CAN COME EVERY 3-5 WEEKS, WHEN MY PERIOD DOES ARRIVE I ONLY HAVE RED BLOOD FOR 1 OR 2 DAYS THE OTHER 3 OR 4 ARE BROWNISH BUT NOT HEAVY, BUT RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN HAVING A SLIGHT PAIN DURING INTERCOURSE, AND A LITTLE BLEEDING AFTER. THEN I AM LEFT WITH A DULL ACHE ON MY RIGHT SIDE. SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR OR AM I BEING SILLY? |
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bleeding during sex ana, queenanaofpr@aol.com Posted 25/10/2000 3:46 PM I'M 22 YRS OLD.FOR ABOUT 1YEAR NOW EVERY TIME MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE SEX I BLEED. IT'S ENOUGH TO WHERE I HAVE TO WEAR A PANTIE LINER FOR A DAY OR SO.I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND HAD A COLSCOPY DONE. I ALSO FOUND OUT I HAVE CLYMIDIA SO IM TAKING MEDICINE FOR THAT.THE DOCTOR SAYS MY UTERUS IS INFECTED AND ENLARGED. ALSO I HAD A BABY 15MONTHS AGO AND WAS TESTED FOR STD'S AND I WAS ALLWAYS REGULAR WITH MY PAP SMEARS. NOTHING WAS EVER SAID THEN. PLEASE HELP ME . EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME AND WHAT I CAN DO TO HEAL MYSELF. |
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Depo-provera injections J.Elderton, jcelderton@hotmail.com Posted 26/8/2000 5:56 PM I have been on the pill for problem periods since I was 14 yrs old. I am now 25 and the pill is no longer working for me. I have been advised to have the injections as they are similar to my pill(microval). I will be wanting to conceive in the next 5 years, what are the risks of infertility? I am concerned by not having periods for so long that my ovaries will not know how to produce eggs again. Please advise. Kim, Doubledeeda@aol.com Posted 2/8/2001 2:13 PM I was given a depo shot in April of 2000. I had just had my second child. I got the worst bleeding of my life a week after I got the shot and it went on for a couple weeks. Then nothing for 3 months. The shot made me so sick and we decided not to have any more kids so my husband had a vasectomy. I did not get anymore shots. I started bleeding about the time I was supposed to get the next shot and it lasted for 2 months. Then I went for 3 months with nothing and back to bleeding for 2 months. Nothing seems to help I tried the pill but no luck! Help! |
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DUB and wanting a child Karen, renak88@aol.com Posted 21/8/2000 3:31 PM I will soon be 30 years olds and have been trying to conceive for the past six years. I was diagnosed with DUB after excessive bleeding and clotting for up to eight weeks at a time. I have gone up to three years without a cycle as well. For the past year I have been on birth control pills that have helped very much, but this doesn't help me get pregnant. I have done the Clomid thing three times.....no luck. I am overweight and have hormone problems, do I guess your answer will be the same.....just lose weight. Yeah, right!! Obesity is a diesease. I have folicles in my ovaries, I just need to ovulate......is there something stronger than Clomid? Please help. Liz Ritchey, lizritchey@yahoo.com Posted 9/7/2001 9:14 PM I live in a remote location with no Gynocologist but a good M.D. I had an unsuccessful pregnancy that ended with a D & C at 12weeks (the embryo stopped growing at about 4 weeks.) It is now over 2 months after the D & C and I am experiencing breakthrough bleeding after being on BC therapy for 2 weeks because of abnormal bleeding. Is it unusual to have abnormal bleeding like this AFTER a D & C? I am 40 yrs. old and REALLY want to have one more child so that my son will ahve a sibling. How likely is it that I will be able to? |
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Bleeding for 12 days and only during urination Lori Hilborn, topper@sentex.net Posted 16/8/2000 2:46 AM I have been bleeding but only when i release my bladder. I have no pain. Bleeding is not heavy at that time wipe and go. no bleeding any other time. I am going for a bi-op next week. Is there any reason that could cause this. What should I expect with the Bi-op. Thanks Lori |
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BROWNISH BLEEDING TESSIE NECAISE , LCNHJN@aol.com Posted 23/6/00 1:27 PM I'M REALLY DESPERATE FOR AN ANSWER . I'M HAVING VERY IRREGULAR PERIODS. AFTER MY SECOND SON WAS BORN I HAD MY TUBES TIED FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS I WOULD BLEED VERY HEAVILY .AND NOW THIS PAST YEAR I'M HAVING REALLY IRREGULAR PERIODS MOST OF THE TIME THEY'RE A BROWNISH LOOKING COLOR .THEN SOMETIMES I GO WITHOUT HAVING ONE AT ALL. NOW THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS I'VE BEEN PASSING LOTS OF CLOTS.I'LL BLEED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS THEN I'LL STOP I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE. THANK YOU Kerry Bobenrieth, kerryl@penn.com Posted 29/6/00 11:18 PM For the last two months I have had two or three days of brownish bleeding. This month I have started my period and this is the 14th day I have been bleeding and it does not look like it is going to let up. I have been to see no doctors, I wonder if this normal for some women or if there is something wrong? My daughter was born in 1995 after that I would have a period once a year until now. Please help! Jennifer, soul1888@hotmail.com Posted 2/8/2000 7:31 AM Hi, I started to take the birth control pill named Minulet, to try to regularize my periods but in the day 23, I bleed just for two days,(I bleed 4 to 6 days normally) the first day was very extrange because I bleed less than normal, and the second day I bleed a kind of brown liquid is this normal? I am 24 thank you leonilla Cherry, jenny2nell@aol.com Posted 2/11/2000 4:19 AM It is three months since I started birth control pills (minulet). I am thirty three years old and used birth control pills once before which was a year aback. It is about three weeks now that I am having a brown discharge and lately too I have started bleeding during intercourse.I am worried and wants to know whether I should discontinue the pills or is it a side effect of using the pill.I did a paps mer last week and is awaiting the result. I was clear when I did my last paps mer last November. April Hawkins, hawkina@aol.com Posted 5/12/2000 5:09 AM I had a D and C on September 6 due to a blighted ovum. I didn't get my cylce until November 29 and it is now December 4th and I am still having a dark brown thick blood cycle. Is this normal? I have had pregnancy test all coming back negative. One test was even the blood test. Do you think that I have another blighted ovum? Should I still be on my cycle? Please help!!!! Caroline, magnolia@mb.sympatico.ca Posted 18/2/2001 12:10 AM I AM 30YRS OLD I HAVE TWO CHILDREN. AFTER MY SECOND CHILD IN 1996 I HAD MY TUBES DONE, EVER SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. MY PERIODS ARE VERY HEAVY AND I GET BIG CLOTHES COMING OUT NOT ALL THE TIME BUT MOST OF THE TIME. Jillian, njnault@ilos.net Posted 31/5/2001 10:20 AM I'm 32 and stopped taking the pill over a year ago. My periods are soooo irregular!! Trying to conceive but unsure when I'm ovulating due to my screwed up system. In between periods I have reddish/dark brown spotting and it seems to last (off and on) until my next period. What's going on!! Need advice Thank you Jillian, njnault@ilos.net Posted 31/5/2001 10:16 AM Stopped taking pill over a year ago. Periods are sooo irregular!! Trying to conceive but unsure when I'm ovulating due to my screwed up system. In between periods I have reddish/brown spotting and it seems to last (off and on) until my next period. What's going on!! Need advice mae, dshy67@yahoo.ca Posted 8/7/2001 8:34 AM I consistently have spotting before menstruation. It starts one week before menstruation starts and usually continues until menstruation. Therefore, my periods seem to be 12-14 days long! The spotting is brown and has a very bad odour. I have been trying to conceive for a year now, and wonder if this spotting is a signal of a problem. I am 34 years old. Please help! |
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intermenstrual bleeding Kellie , kellieirvine@hotmail.com Posted 21/2/00 10:29 AM I was having trouble with bleeding/brown coloured mucus between cycles(occured mid cycle) whilst on the pill. The pill was changed by my doctor several times with no result. I then went off the pill and used the billings method of ovulation for six months which was ok but a bit difficult. I found that before menstruation, I had spotting, brownish mucus (which was constant ie continued without going away) for a period of six days before and then menstruation for approx 3 - 4days. I then went back to my doctor who sent me to have pathology test and I also had an internal ultrasound. These both came back with clear results. I am yet to go back for a pap smeer, but the last one I had about six months ago was clear. Now I am taking minulet for the first cycle and have been experiencing the same discharge for a period of seven days since my last menstruation. Any suggestions??? I am 27 Kellie , kellieirvine@hotmail.com Posted 21/2/00 10:29 AM I was having trouble with bleeding/brown coloured mucus between cycles(occured mid cycle) whilst on the pill. The pill was changed by my doctor several times with no result. I then went off the pill and used the billings method of ovulation for six months which was ok but a bit difficult. I found that before menstruation, I had spotting, brownish mucus (which was constant ie continued without going away) for a period of six days before and then menstruation for approx 3 - 4days. I then went back to my doctor who sent me to have pathology test and I also had an internal ultrasound. These both came back with clear results. I am yet to go back for a pap smeer, but the last one I had about six months ago was clear. Now I am taking minulet for the first cycle and have been experiencing the same discharge for a period of seven days since my last menstruation. Any suggestions??? I am 27 Carol, hogcl@yahoo.com Posted 27/5/00 3:55 AM This last menstral cycle has been unusual for me. I started (or at least I thought I was starting) on the 12th of May. There was a slight bloody discharge that lasted for a day and then quit. Three days later I started again, with a little heavier flow that lasted a little longer. ( I usually flow for 3 days, stop for a day and then go for a last day - I flowed for 5 straight days this month) I thought I was finished last Saturday. Today I discovered that I am having a thick brownish colored discharge with a little bit of blood in it. Is this just a very unusual period or is there something that I should be concerned about. I am not in any pain, and other than having some diarehha I feel fine. I am 32. Carol, hogcl@yahoo.com Posted 27/5/00 3:52 AM This last menstral cycle has been unusual for me. I started (or at least I thought I was starting) on the 12th of May. There was a slight bloody discharge that lasted for a day and then quit. Three days later I started again, with a little heavier flow that lasted a little longer. ( I usually flow for 3 days, stop for a day and then go for a last day - I flowed for 5 straight days this month) I thought I was finished last Saturday. Today I discovered that I am having a thick brownish colored discharge with a little bit of blood in it. Is this just a very unusual period or is there something that I should be concerned about. I am not in any pain, and other than having some diarehha I feel fine. I am 32. Teresa Cofer, c-a-t-s@southwind.net Posted 22/6/00 1:56 PM I am having extreamly heavy bleeding for about 2 days and then light bleeding, however i have been bleeding for over a month without stopping. I had this once before an had hormone therapy and that helped. I was diagnosed with Displacia and had surgery for that several years ago. I am concerned that with all the heavy bleeding that I could become anemic, of pass out. I have felt slightly dizzy at times. I am very over weight and I am 40 years old. I would like to know if there is anything I can do to stop this. Any advice would be appriciated. thank you anonymus, kblackbird@aol.com Posted 3/8/2000 2:27 PM About a week after my last period was finished i had bleeding for about 4 days. It was very very little but enough that it was noticable. it was dark brown in color and semi incased in mucas. it went away after about 4 days. now my period is 2 weeks late. this isnt the first time i've been so late with my period but it is the first time i'm so late after having bleeding inbetween. i've had inbetween bleeding before but it only lasted a day and my period came 2 weeks later. i'm wondering what's up with this odd bleeding and being so late? I know i'm not pregnant!!! Is this normal? jelene, aalsma@execpc.com Posted 24/8/2000 3:13 AM about 2 years after my son was born I starting having irregular cycles. I would spot about 14 days after my period stopped but wouldn't ovulate for another 5 days or so. My cycles got longer and longer until they got to be about 42 days. Then I finally got pregnant again and now, after nursing a year my cycles have begone. My first one was completely normal but now my last 2 have had the spotting mid cycle (day 14) again and are getting a little bit longer (32 days). To me it seems I'm having delayed ovulation for some reason. My doctor had said it was because I was thin and that my body was burning up my estrogen but that doesn't make sense since I'm not any thinner than I ever was and am at a normal weight for my build. Are there any other possibilities?????? Mary Scott, MHKEHRMAN@aol.com Posted 5/9/2000 3:26 AM I am 28 and I have been on birth control for approximately 3 years (orthotricyclen). For the past year, I have been spotting between cycles, but this last month, I started bleeding about 15 days after my last period and have not stopped. I have been bleeding sometimes heavy, sometimes spotting for 8 days now (mostly when I use the bathroom). I should be starting my regular period in about 5 days. I have felt a little weak and have been cramping on and off. I saw my doctor who decided not to do an exam- since I had had a clear pap approximately 5 months ago- and he changed my pill. I am still a little concerned about the bleeding and the cramping. The bleeding seems to be worse after my husband and I have sex (but there is no pain or discomfort). Do you have any suggestions? Christina, vassallo.christina@skynet.be Posted 26/9/2000 7:17 AM I have been on the pill for 2 years now. I started out with Meliane but had problems with intermenstrual bleedings and my gynaecologist prescribed Minulet for me. I had some bleedings inbetween the periods for the first months, but the last month I did not have any bleedings. The other night I had intercourse and when doing so I had some bleedings. I have had this before, but very rarely. It seems quite odd to me. I have not forgotten to take my pill at all this month, but am still worried that something might be wrong. I am wondering if I need to be afraid that I am pregnant? I know it might seem a bit odd, but I am simply paranoid. I went to my local nurse and asked her, and she said that there was nothing to worry about since I have been taking my pills regularly. Please advise, I am 21 years old. Amanda, manda_@email.com Posted 10/10/2000 2:30 PM hello. if anyone can help me i would be truely greatful. i have been on the pill for 3 months now, and on the last month have been spotting. i had forgotten to take the pill on serveral occatiooons but took them as soon as i remembered. i went to see my doctor about this situatioon and he adivsed me that the problem was that there were imbalances in hormones since i had been taking them at different times. he also said that given time it should return back to normal...but HOW LONG??? i am also very worried that i might be pregnant as during that time i had intercooouse. al i really want to know is, if i am bleeding due to imbalances orf hormones and that now i have been tkaing the pill excatly on time for the past 4 days, when should i stop bleeding??? i hope that it is soon, as i have planned a trip away with my boyfriend in a months time and hope that the bleeding has stopped, and if not is ther a way to stop it??? if anyone can help me....please email me!!! Jana Beasley, jana_beasley@hotmail.com Posted 8/6/2001 7:30 AM I have been on birth control for 3 almost 4 years now and started bleeding real heavy in the middle of my cycle. About a year ago I was told I have endometreosis (not sure on spelling), I am not sure what it is exactly. Anyways, A week after my period I started spotting bright red blood and that would happen every not and then for two weeks. Then a week ago I got up and I had started bleeding really heavily. There were large blood clots, but no cramping. This bleeding is heavier then my normal period. I went to the hospital and they said it was nothing and it would eventually stop. It had slowed down a lot, but then this morning I went to the restroom and I was bleeding heavily again. I know I am not pregnant because they gave me a blood pregnancy test and I didn't miscarry either. Do you know what it could be? Is it the endometreosis? |
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possible endometriosis Samantha, apolmol@aol.com Posted 10/8/99 5:34 AM Since January of this year, I have had unbearable pains, enough to prevent me from walking, have to crawl. I find that about a week after my period, I begin bleeding, not a whole lot, just enough for me to get some on my pants, along with some stomach pain. I had been diagnosed with a pelvic inflamatory disease, not sexually transmitted, but they had found fluid in my pelvic area, am now being treated with what they are guessing to be endometriosis. I feel bloated all the time, am also taking iron pills due to anemia. They put me on birth control pills. They also said that I have more bacteria growth in my vaginal area than normal so I am also taking amoxcillin. In early January, I had these pains and went to the ER. They could not figure out what the pain could be so they diagnosed me with an inflammed gallbladder, even though my pains were in the lower part, not even near the gallbladder. I feel I have been givin the run around lately. I am 25 years old and really w gaelyn, gaelyntaylor@hotmail.com Posted 10/12/2000 11:26 AM Im 24yrs old, and for the first day of every period I am in incredible pelvic period pain. If left without drugs the pains are mainly around the lefthand bottom side of my pelvis and then my right leg start to get pins and needles. I am regular with my periods and its only one my first full day of bleeding that I get the pain. The blood is always fresh, only turning browish at the end,????? I have experienced period pain for at least 10 yrs. |
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anemia kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:48 AM kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:54 AM I am 37 years old and have not ever had any problems with my period. Just recently, I have started bleeding for 10-20 days at a time for the last 6 months. I have been tested for a thryoid and hormone imbalance but they come back fine. I have had a pap smear, internal-external ultrasound to see if there are any tumors,uterine biopsey and all have came back fine. I am over weight by about 50 pounds. Does the majority of DUB clients have weight issues? Do they also crave sugar? kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:54 AM I am 37 years old and have not ever had any problems with my period. Just recently, I have started bleeding for 10-20 days at a time for the last 6 months. I have been tested for a thryoid and hormone imbalance but they come back fine. I have had a pap smear, internal-external ultrasound to see if there are any tumors,uterine biopsey and all have came back fine. I am over weight by about 50 pounds. Does the majority of DUB clients have weight issues? Do they also crave sugar? kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:54 AM I am 37 years old and have not ever had any problems with my period. Just recently, I have started bleeding for 10-20 days at a time for the last 6 months. I have been tested for a thryoid and hormone imbalance but they come back fine. I have had a pap smear, internal-external ultrasound to see if there are any tumors,uterine biopsey and all have came back fine. I am over weight by about 50 pounds. Does the majority of DUB clients have weight issues? Do they also crave sugar? kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:54 AM I am 37 years old and have not ever had any problems with my period. Just recently, I have started bleeding for 10-20 days at a time for the last 6 months. I have been tested for a thryoid and hormone imbalance but they come back fine. I have had a pap smear, internal-external ultrasound to see if there are any tumors,uterine biopsey and all have came back fine. I am over weight by about 50 pounds. Does the majority of DUB clients have weight issues? Do they also crave sugar? kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:54 AM I am 37 years old and have not ever had any problems with my period. Just recently, I have started bleeding for 10-20 days at a time for the last 6 months. I have been tested for a thryoid and hormone imbalance but they come back fine. I have had a pap smear, internal-external ultrasound to see if there are any tumors,uterine biopsey and all have came back fine. I am over weight by about 50 pounds. Does the majority of DUB clients have weight issues? Do they also crave sugar? kimberlee Moore, Holism@worldnet.att.net Posted 26/7/99 6:54 AM I am 37 years old and have not ever had any problems with my period. Just recently, I have started bleeding for 10-20 days at a time for the last 6 months. I have been tested for a thryoid and hormone imbalance but they come back fine. I have had a pap smear, internal-external ultrasound to see if there are any tumors,uterine biopsey and all have came back fine. I am over weight by about 50 pounds. Does the majority of DUB clients have weight issues? Do they also crave sugar? |
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DUB and Pain , sdeel@tusc.kent.edu Posted 2/6/99 12:45 AM I have been diagnosed as DUB (perimenopause, but I have a constant, dull pain in my right side. Are the two connected? Does DUB cause pain? Marcia Miller, Iscream247@mailcity.com Posted 10/2/00 10:48 AM I am 48 years of age and have been having menstrual irregularities for approx. 1.5 years. I have been having periods lasting 14 to 22 days at times. Alternatively I may not have a menstrual cycle for 3 - 5 months. My FSH and TSH are both within normal limits. I have just finished progesterone therapy. Yuck!! I am having sonography done soon and a endometrial biopsy has been recommended. I am undecided as to whether I will have the biopsy done. All I have spoken with indicate this is an extremely uncomfortable procedure. Are there any alternatives? or more comfortable testing procedures. |
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Iregular periods , donnjone@wyoming.com Posted 14/5/99 10:40 PM I have a period about every 10 to 15 days that lasts about 5 days. I have been regular my whole life until about a month ago. I am 42 years old. What do you think they can do for me? Thank You, Donna Billie Fiorenza, bjfiorenza@one.net.au Posted 27/4/00 12:57 PM Since my 4th child was born nearly 6 years ago I have been having extremely irregular periods...before this my cycle was very regular at 28-30days...I have a period sometimes 14 days from the start of the last one and occasionally 25 days apart average seems to be about 19-20 days apart..they last about 5-7 days..if I'm stressed my period will come immediately or within an hour or two whether I've just had a period or not. My stomach bloats a lot and I get a low dragging/cramping pain in my abdomen which causes me to double over. Also when I ovulate I get similar pains and bloating...Ovulation takes place about 2-3 days after my period has finished. I'm hoping someone can help me with this.....I'm getting desperate....my doctor recommended a hysterectomy after a D/C proved to be clear. I'd really don't want to have this done. I'm 34 years of age. kate, kate83061@cs.com Posted 25/6/00 1:39 PM i have had 2 periods in one month lately or i have one and then have another one soon after that.does being on the pill cause that? please help if you can!!! kate Kathie Kernan, mattkatt@pacbell.net Posted 25/7/2000 4:47 AM I have had irregular periods all my life. I have to beautiful children 6 and 4. I was able to become pregnant but since their births, my periods have become very irregular. I bleed anywhere from 2 to 5 months at a time. I am so tired of my doctors not seeing me through this problem. I have become so anemic at times that the doctors were seriously considering blood transfusions. Two years ago I became pregnant with our third child, she was to be my only girl, she died of brittle bone disease of the third stage. After this I explained the importance to my doctor that I wanted to get pregnant as soon as possible. No luck and no help from my doctor. I have been checked for my thyroid, came back normal. I am 26 and about 50 pounds overweight. Is there any help for me? Any suggestions as to what is truly wrong with me and why I bleed so long and heavy? Will I ever be able to become pregnant again? Ms. Johnson, ajohnson@updc.com Posted 31/8/2000 6:01 AM I am a 25 year old african american woman and I experienced a miscarriage in October 1998 and in my 9th week. I began taking birth control again until May 99 then I discontinue using them. I have been trying to get pregnant again for a full year to no avail. In the past 4 months my periods have changed. Prior to the 4 months my period came around day 24 of my cycle but every month after that it has moved up. In May I started on the day 32 in June the same in July the day 37 and August the day 35. After my period ended on August 26, which was a Saturday. I did have sexual intercourse like I usually do the next day I started spotting a brownish bloody discharge when I urinate. What is my problem I really want to have a child and at this point when I am late I start thinking that I am pregnant and then I come on my period. Can you give me a solution I need help. Jennifer Ross, ross_jennifer@lycos.com Posted 8/9/2000 3:20 PM I have had very irregular periods all my life.To start with I would mentrateonly every 2-3 months,but as the years have pased this has streched further out till I now experiance only 2-3 cycles in a years time. There seems to be some family history for this in aunts ,my mother ,and possibly maternal grandmother. This has never been a problem for me I had 4 healthy fullterm children before undergoing tubligation,my mother had 5 ,and her mother 7 . One aunt had 4 miscarriges and 2difficult births ,another aunt was unable too concieve . can you shed any light on this for meor advise where I should look for information as Ihave two girl approaching puberty and would like to give them more information than I have now. Thankyou J.Ross Janet Moore, waldo@inter-linc.net Posted 16/9/2000 3:27 PM I am 47 years old and have recently noticed some irregularity in my period cycle. I recently had two periods in one month, this is the first time this has happened. I had a few hot flashes about a year ago but none since then. Over the last year or so I have noticed that my period cycle occurs at different intervals. I have never had children. And passed my recent physical with flying colors. Is being irregular with my period normal for someone my age? evelyn, erankins@packardinst.com Posted 3/10/2000 3:52 AM Hi, I'm an African-American and I'm 22yrs old. I have a 3 and 1/2 year old son. I've been on my period for about a month now. I've never been on this long. About a year ago, my obgyn said that I've been having noticeable abnormal cells come back on my papsmere. But my last two paps came back fine. About a week ago a culture was done, and that was also fine. My obgyn said that the only problem was that they found some bacteria. She prescribed me some cream, but I haven't used it because, it would be so messy, and would make me feel more uncomfortable. My fiance and I do want another child, and have been having unprotected sex, trying to have another baby for a few months now, but still nothing. I was also tested for clymidia, and I came back negative. Took two pregnancy test, both negative. All I've been getting is my period. Which some days is light and some days a dark red, with a foul odor all the time. Is it safe to have sex, while on your period? Why do you think I've been COUNTRY, VALERIEWATKINS@AIG.COM Posted 3/11/2000 8:29 AM I HAVE BEEN HAVING IRREGULAR MENSTRAL CYCLES SINCE I STARTED HAVING MY MENESTRATION. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO TO GET IT REGULATED? I ALSO WANT TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GET HAVE A BABY? Melissa Camrud, mac_reno@yahoo.com Posted 4/11/2000 10:45 AM I am trying to get pregnant, but I never know when I am going to have my period. Sometimes it is 28 days apart, sometimes it is 40 days apart. I am getting impatient and need some advice. How am I suppose to know I am ovulating?? Kaylana , Gryphon133@earthlink.net Posted 10/11/2000 12:38 AM Hello I am 24 and all my life I have had irregular periods. I went to many doctors and they always say the same thing 'lose weight' I once had my period everyday for a year and then not at all for 5 months and then Id spot and bleed heavy. I went on the pill which seemed to clear it up briefly but now I am married and my husband and I want to have children. The past two months I have been bleeding and the last week have been very heavy. I have been told it could be polysystic ovarian disease. Could you tell me what I should do? Should I be seeing an infertility expert or is my obgyn ok? Im ready just to have everything removed! Andra Bush, andeab77@yahoo.com Posted 21/11/2000 3:29 AM I am 25years old I had a tubal ligation at 21 years old. my cycle up until now has been 28-30 days to the hour but to day i started a cycle and its only been two weeks since my last period its has also come with pain to my right lower fontal vaginal area. Its smalland painful. what could it be. debby, blueijenny@aol.com Posted 29/11/2000 5:36 PM i am 17 years old and i have not had my period in 2 months. i took 3 prenancy tests and they all came out negative. do i need to go to the doctor? i dont think i should keep waiting. i know periods can be late because of stress and a bad diet. which i have been doing. i dont know what to do. please help Paula Mason, Paula_578@Hotmail.com Posted 16/1/2001 5:48 PM It has been 42 days since the end of my last period. I have had no sexual contact since my last period. My periods are normally regular and on the intended date I had a strong flow of white discharge. I have taken a pregnancy test to be safe and it turned out negative. What is going on with my body and what could be the cause? gina, samuelskids@hotmail.com Posted 29/1/2001 2:08 AM I am 32 years old with 2 children 8 and 18 months. I have never had any problems with irregular periods. This month I have had 2 periods. One begining January 8 lasting for 5-6 days and another one beginning on January 26 until the present. Should I be concerned? nanny, evaliancy@yahoo.com Posted 13/2/2001 8:34 AM i am very worry because my daughther is 18 she is a virgin and she has not have her period for 4 months can someone help and advice me is this normal Marie, harrissm@cmat.clf.navy.mil Posted 23/2/2001 3:44 AM Last month (Jan) my cycle came five days early. This month (Feb) I was scheduled to start my cycle on the Feb 19 which would be my normal 28 day cycle. However, As of yet, Feb 22, I still have not seen my cycle. I have had all of the symptoms I normally get right before my period comes. Could I be pregnant? Or, because my cycle came five days early last month, could it be it is scheduled to come five days late? A little background information, latoya, iwbcol@hotmail.com Posted 6/3/2001 8:43 AM My name is LaToya and I and supposed to have my period like the 25 of every month. But I did not have a period for February and now it is March 5. I took a pregnancy test on March 5 and it said negative. What do you think the problem could be? The last time I had sex was almost a month ago, so I don't think that is a problem. Aslo, I used a condom, and this is the first time that something like this has happened. Please help, I am so comfused. Erin, Erin.VanSlyke@marquette.edu Posted 10/5/2001 9:58 AM I have been on ortho tri-cyclen for a little over a year now, and have been sexually active since i started taking it. I never experienced any spotting, until last month's dossage. My period began at the regular time following that. When I then began my new pack, I started bleeding 8 days into the pack again, and has continued now for about 12 days. The color is not the deep red like normal, and appears to be thicker and darker. I am very concerned about what could be going on. |
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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Anne, diva@gateway.net Posted 9/5/99 2:34 AM Is this the same treatment you would reccomend for a woman desiring pregnancy? , forms@medicineau.net.au Posted 9/5/99 6:55 AM No, this regime would not be recommended for women trying to become pregnant. Carol Barnhart, AliNatasha@cs.com Posted 18/10/99 2:18 AM I may have missed your answer. I have been regular in my periods all of my life. I was on the Depo-Proverafor 2 and a half years and after that I have been having heavy periods. So heavy that I have to wear two overnight pads and I still bleed through. I got off the Depo-Provera in order to get pregnant but no such luck. Will the Depo-Injection make a woman infertile? And is it normal to bleed this excessive after you get off of these injections?? What do you suggest to do in acheiving pregnancy?? This is straining my marriage(on my part). I am blaming my husband for not trying hard enough to have a baby. Help!!!!!!!!!! Carol Barnhart, AliNatasha@cs.com Posted 18/10/99 2:18 AM I may have missed your answer. I have been regular in my periods all of my life. I was on the Depo-Proverafor 2 and a half years and after that I have been having heavy periods. So heavy that I have to wear two overnight pads and I still bleed through. I got off the Depo-Provera in order to get pregnant but no such luck. Will the Depo-Injection make a woman infertile? And is it normal to bleed this excessive after you get off of these injections?? What do you suggest to do in acheiving pregnancy?? This is straining my marriage(on my part). I am blaming my husband for not trying hard enough to have a baby. Help!!!!!!!!!! Ronda Sexton, rfsexton@computron.net Posted 15/10/99 10:33 AM My period came one week early. A few days after it stopped, I started spotting. My Doctor has given me Medroxyprogesterone Acet. I am also coming back next week for a biopsy which he says is standard for a woman my age.......(37). He has assured me that it is only a 'very small' chance that it is cancer. Back in January I had some spotting as well, and nothing was found to be abnormal at that time either. marianella, marianella@comtelca.zzn.com Posted 16/8/2000 4:31 AM My sister was diagnosed with displacia leve to moderada and she is really worried about that. Would you please give me the information abou what kind of problem is and if it is related to cancer. It's really important for us to know that. Please LAKISHA MOORE, ZAKAYBREAUNN@YAHOO.COM Posted 8/10/2000 7:40 AM I AM TWENTY-THREE YEARS OLD I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND I AM MARRIED. WHEN I HAD MY SON I HAD MY TUBES TIED THE NEXT DAY. MY CYCLE IS FINE, BUT MY PROBLEM IS TWO WEEKS AFTER MY CYCLE I SPOTT FOR LIKE THREE DAYS, I HAVE NOT WENT TO THE DOCTOR BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS NORMAL BECAUSE IT JUST STARTED. I AM SCARED BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT IT COULDN'T BE. I KNOW THAT I COULDN'T BE PREGNANT, SO WHAT IS IT? gina, samuelskids@hotmail.com Posted 29/1/2001 2:08 AM I am 32 years old with 2 children 8 and 18 months. I have never had any problems with irregular periods. This month I have had 2 periods. One begining January 8 lasting for 5-6 days and another one beginning on January 26 until the present. Should I be concerned? Elizabeth Toeltl, foxybeth17@yahoo.com Posted 25/2/2001 3:32 PM would like any information you can give me on DUB. Linda Payne, ohthepayne1@aol.com Posted 22/8/01 10:36 PM I am 54 yrs old and I have fibroid tumors in my uterus. I am still bleeding and the Dr is treating me with depo shots every 2 weeks to control the bleeding. He does not want to do surgery because he thinks I will be in menopause any moment. I have been having this problem since last summer. I am very frustrated. My Dr put me on birth control pills for awhile but I cannot take them I get very bad headaches. I am noticing I am getting headaches with the depo shots to. What is going on. If I am getting periods then why am I getting shots to control bleeding. When women who use depo for birth control get their shots every 3 to 6 mo? Are these shots safe? |
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