Continuous Vaginal Bleeding

[ILoveJLC]

I had a baby 8.5 months ago (my 2nd) and I have endometriosis but am not sure if these are relevant to what is going on...

On March 17/06 I started bleeding. Not very heavy but at times there were heavy gushes. This lasted for 21 days until I saw the doctor and then she put me on Progesterone(Prometrium). No examination or tests were done, she just wrote a perscription and sent me on my way. The fact that I have endo was not really acknowledged. I bled another 10 days and then it stopped for 15 days and has been going since May 3rd. It is quite heavy this time around and I am occasionally passing slightly larger than quarter sized clots. I am not sure what this could be and do not know what to do.

I have always had female doctors because I am very self conscience and thought they would be more sympathetic but I am feeling really scared and they keep blowing me off. I have the opportunity to switch doctors which is rare here because there is such a shortage but it is a male doctor. I am thinking I should suck it up and get a fresh view on my issues. I have been with my doctors since I was 15, I am now 27.

Any views on my symptoms or my phobia's of male doctors would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Bon

[lizabethSA]

I have had a similar problem for 3years, since my second childs birth. No one has taken me seriously and it feels as if I am slowly bleeding to death. After changing 4 doctors I have found one that doesn't seem to want to roll their eyes as if I am exaggerating, he is male. I have had scans blood test and have been on 5 different birth control methods. I even went without for months and nothing improved. It  has come to a point that my whole life has been disrupted and at last it feels as if someone is willing to listen (the doctor). I have picked up more than 25kg (50pounds) due to lack of energy. Don't let it get out of hand and talk to someone who is not familiar with you they tend to be more understanding and willing to make sure nothing serious is wrong.

I hope everything works out. PS my Dr has contacted a female specialist who deals in women with issues and if the current medication doesn't help I am going to see her. Maybe she will pick up what the others could not.

[abbydoll]

I have ssen a male doctor since I was 17 (now 32) He is every bit as  understanding and thoughtful as I imagine some woman could be. I too was very nervous about seeing a male, but at the time he came highly recommended. I would ask around and if you get positive responses, I would give him a try. It is more inportant to get treatment than to be a little modest. Also every male doctor should have a female nurse with you an he while doing s pelvic exam. I wish you luck and I hope things gts better.

Abbydoll