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Bleeding03/10/2006 |
i am 26 years old,married for 3 years now, we r planning to have a baby next year. my problem is that after i came to US to live with my husband i have been having iregular periods, last year i missed my period for 2 months and got a pregnancy test done,which came back negative.i consulted a doctor and he prescribed some hormones and i had my periods on the 10th day i started the pill.since then it has been regular,usually for 7 days and the blood was unusually dark brown.my periods were regular till october and then i missed it again for 3 months. i had my period again on jan 14th and it stopped only 2 days back( march 4) i had a PAP smear test done last year and it showed NO signs of cancer. i also dont have any family history of cancer. what could be the problem? would there be any complications for me to have a baby? please advice,i am really worried.
Irregular menstrual bleeding is a common problem affecting many menstruating women. If you always had regular periods, then developed irregularity, it is likely that your periods are being affected by one of the following: major life stress, hormonal contraception, anti-seizure medications or antibiotics, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps or cervical infection. The best way to determine this is to see your Gynecologist or Internist for a pelvic ultrasound, laboratory testing for thyroid and prolactin levels, vaginal cultures to rule out infection and possibly an endometrial biopsy. These conditions are treatable, and pregnancy should not be affected in the long term if your condition is diagnosed and treated quickly.
If your periods have always been irregular since the start of menstruation, you may have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is a common disorder affecting menstruating women. This diagnosis is made in women who have irregular menstruation, excessive hair growth in male-pattern areas (i.e, face, genitals) and obesity. Patients with PCOS have a more difficult time with pregnancy, but many are still successful.
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