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Spotting and discomfort 3 weeks before period


My period is usually on time every month. The last 6 months I have had a little spotting 1 week before my period begins. This month I am having major spotting and a lot discomfort 1 week after my cycle.  I have also had a stomach ache and have been nauseous. I had a cyst removed in 2002 and apparently have endometriosis although it doesn't bother me to much.  My husband and I have also been trying to get pregnant for 2 years. (I'm 29)

What do you think the pain and discomfort is from and why am I spotting so much right after my cycle.

I am going to the doctor but can't for a few weeks so would like some information for the time being. Thank you!
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I have this same problem and it turns out I am in early menopause . this began at 35 and is slowly getting less and less.
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Hi,

' Major symptom of endometriosis is severe recurring pain. The amount of pain a woman feels is not necessarily related to the extent or stage of endometriosis.

Symptoms of endometriosis can include (but are not limited to):

- dysmenorrhea - Painful, sometimes disabling menstrual cramps; pain may get worse over time (progressive pain)
- Chronic pelvic pain - typically accompanied by lower back pain and/or abdominal pain, painful sex , painful bowel movements
- Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
- dysuria - Urinary urgency, frequency, and sometimes painful voiding
- Infertility and subfertility. Endometriosis may lead to fallopian tube obstruction.

Some women may also suffer mood swings and fatigue.

In addition, women who are diagnosed with endometriosis may have gastrointestinal symptoms that may mimic irritable bowel syndrome.'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis

The only way to confirm and diagnose endometriosis is by laparoscopy or other types of surgery. The diagnosis is based on the characteristic appearance of the disease, if necessary corroborated by a biopsy. Laparoscopy also allows for surgical treatment of endometriosis.

Generally, endometriosis-directed drug therapy is utilized after a confirmed surgical diagnosis of endometriosis.

Lupron depo shot is also a gonadotropin and is used to lower the hormone levels in the woman's body to prevent any growth of endometriosis. The lupron shot is given in 2 different doses a once a month for 3 month shot with the dosage of (11.25mg) or a once a month for 6 month shot with the dosage of (3.75mg).

This puts the body into a "medicated menopause", resulting in side effects such as mild to severe hot flashes or a drop in bone density (which usually recovers after treatment). The therapy is less invasive than surgical approaches.

Let us know if you need any other information and do review with your OBG.

Regards.
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Spotting is a common endometriosis' symptom.

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EllenG.
Steadyhealth.com
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You need to see a doctor immediately! You could be having an etopic pregnancy, miscarriage, or endometriosis (sp).
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