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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Menstruating since 2/26/08
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
This forum is for questions and support regarding gynecology issues such as: Cervical Disorders, Colposcopy, Cramps, Cystitis, Fallopian Tube Disorders, Menstruation, Ovarian Disorders, PAP Test, Pelvic Exam, PID, PMS, Surgery, Tests, Ultrasound, Uterine Disorders, Vaginal Disorders.
Menstruating since 2/26/08
by maof2angels, Mar 13, 2008 01:16PM
Hi! I'm 33 years old and a mother of 2. I've been menstruating since Feb. 26, 2008. It was heavy for about 5 days and now it's just a light flow. I've done researched on what could have caused the irregularity but had no luck on determining the cause except hormone imbalance. I don't have any other symptoms and pregnancy is out of the question unless my husband's vasectomy 3 or 4 years ago healed miraculously. Any thoughts on what's going with my body? Thanks a bunch.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, Mar 14, 2008 09:58AM
, Mar 14, 2008 09:58AM
Hello,
Often at the onset of a change in a woman's menstruation it is hard to know the exact cause. At this point the most helpful thing to do is to keep a menstrual diary tracking when you are bleeding and how much. If you have a notable change in your menstrual cycle for more than three months you should present to your ob/gyn to discuss this with them and they should then pursue a workup. Some reasons a woman's menses may change are uterine polyps or fibroids, pregnancy, thyroid hormone changes, or anovulation.
If you experience heavy bleeding (using a pad an hour for more than four hours) you should see a physician urgently.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Often at the onset of a change in a woman's menstruation it is hard to know the exact cause. At this point the most helpful thing to do is to keep a menstrual diary tracking when you are bleeding and how much. If you have a notable change in your menstrual cycle for more than three months you should present to your ob/gyn to discuss this with them and they should then pursue a workup. Some reasons a woman's menses may change are uterine polyps or fibroids, pregnancy, thyroid hormone changes, or anovulation.
If you experience heavy bleeding (using a pad an hour for more than four hours) you should see a physician urgently.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
