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I've been experiencing a heavy period with constant cramps, sometimes extreme and incapacitating continuously for 2.5 years now (meaning that I have had a single period for 2.5 years, without any end to the bleeding). About once a year it will be less heavy, only needing a super sized tampon change every 4-5 hours as opposed to every half hour. I've seen three doctors now and the most recent had me chart my waking temperature which he said determined that I was not ovulating. I'm not asking for advice per se, just any similar encounters and suggestions that I can share with my doctor. I was given the Depo Provera shot and the Ortho Provera patch and neither stopped my menstrual flow. I am constantly tired and tend to over eat to compensate for the physical drain and the blood loss.
Prior to this trouble I rarely had periods, once or twice a year , but they were heavy, lasted for weeks and painful.
If you have any ideas, they would be a big help. I'm 26 and would hate to have this continue for another 20 -30 years before menopause. My doctor wants to help but is at a loss. I have given up on having children and I'm considering having my entire reproductive system surgically removed. Any idea is worth investigating at tlhis point.
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| ARJ
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I think you are in US.......And Health Care there is excellent...But everyfield have their own limitations........
Well I am not a Gynecologist..But I know something about your illness.
You probably is suffering a condition called DUB....................
The causes are as below
Causes:
- Multiple organic pathologies can present as abnormal vaginal bleeding, including thrombocytopenia, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, liver disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and adrenal disorders.
- Pregnancy may be associated with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- Trauma to the cervix, vulva, or vagina may cause abnormal bleeding.
- Other causes of DUB include structural disorders, such as functional ovarian cysts, cervicitis, endometritis, salpingitis, and leiomyomas.
- Polycystic ovary disease, vaginal infection, polyps, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole, blood dyscrasias, excessive weight gain, increased exercise performance, or stress may also contribute to DUB.
- An iatrogenic cause of DUB is the use of progestin-only compounds for birth control. Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera), a long-acting injection given every 3 months, inhibits ovulation. An adverse effect of this drug is prolonged uterine breakthrough bleeding; this may continue after discontinuation of the drug because of persistent anovulation. The Norplant system (surgically implanted levonorgestrel), which acts to block some but not all ovulatory cycles, has the same adverse effects as Depo-Provera.
This can be best judged only by your doctor.................Have faith in your doctor.....and asked him if further consultation is required..............
Also the investigation and Treatment given by your doctor seems appropriate.....
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| ARJ
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I have forgotten a most imp cause of DUB as Anovulatory Cycle........Which is the most common cause of DUB............Your doctor is suspecting the same..................
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| bleeder
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Thank you. You seem to be on the right track. I have had vaginal trauma, and a family history of thyroid problems. Stress and overeating may also be a factor. I began to overeat once I began vomiting red blood daily after drinking coffee.
I want to stop this incessant vaginal bleeding. it's unsanitary as well as physically and mentally draining. I also worry about the constant tampon use and any side effects.
Edited by bleeder on 11/18/05 - 11:27 PM. Reason: clarity
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Take iron supplements and Iron containing foods.
You can get iron from foods like ground beef, clams, spinach, lentils, baked potato with skin, sunflower seeds, and cashews..
For side effects of Tampon Visit this website...........Side effects are rare but can happen if tampon is not properly use...............
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.html
Take Care....................................................................... .......................
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| bleeder
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you are a sweetie, ARJ... Thank you
I take a multi vitamin once a week and eat sunflower seeds and ground beef/pork whenever I can afford them, maybe two or three times a month if I'm fortunate (luckily my favorite foods!). I will pay more attention to my iron intake, especially since I am losing blood. This should help with the tiredness but could it help with the bleeding or should I explore other options for that aspect? I trust my doctor but he has given up. He wants me to see him again in a year but I would like to stop bleeding. I'm used to it but it is expensive.
Thanks again.
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| DrS
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It might be a good option to speak to your doctor regarding consulting another gynaecologist as well to make sure any organic cause for your condition has been definitely ruled out as well as to control your bleeding. Waiting a year seems way too long if you are bleeding continuosly. Yes iron supplements will help with the tiredness but won't control the bleeding. You need to be checking your hemoglobin level on a regular basis if you continue to bleed significantly. If you have made up your mind about children hysterectomy is an option that will obviously cure your condition but should only be an absolutely last resort at your age and only if all other options fail. It is important to discuss all these options with your gynaecologist who is the best person to guide you regarding this issue.
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