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Question: Spot bleeding for 4 weeks

Bellak78 - Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:24 am

I'm a little concerned as I have been spot bleeding for 4 weeks now and it has been 3 months since my last period. I have PCOS and my periods are never been predictable and always quite heavy, but I never experienced spot bleeding like this before. I'm 28yrs old, I'm not sexually active (a virgin) and I can't get in to see my Gyno for another 6 weeks (he's a busy man). During this 4 weeks the spot bleeding changes from being a brownish red to pink/red. I have noticed smallish clots of blood too. Thank you in advance.

Dr. Leigh Anderson - Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:21 am

Hi Bellak78 The most common symptoms of PCOS are an irregular period, Women with PCOS will often go for months without a period and then start bleeding heavily for days. and pass small clots This occurs when the uterine lining has gotten too thick and the body must naturally shed it. Occasionally a woman with PCOS will simply not get her period. If she is not pregnant, I advise stimulating a period after four months with the use of Provera, Aygestin or micronized progesterone (a bioidentical hormone). This protects the lining of the uterus from becoming too thick or unusual. Treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome? Traditionally, doctors have overlooked PCOS unless it was diagnosed relative to infertility or irregular bleeding. If diagnosed, it was and often still is commonly treated with birth control pills. The Pill lessens the symptoms of PCOS by short-circuiting ovulation and giving the ovaries a rest from follicle production. I hope this help you, keep me informed of your progress.

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