she said she gets really short brakes in between....i worried for her:(
2007-03-21 03:40:32 · 8 answers · asked by rere ( 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This is considered DUB or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. She is at high risk for anemia due to the significant blood loss. She should definately call her OB/Gyne and let her doctor know about this if she hasn't previously discussed it. This could be caused by fibroid tumors of the uterus, a clotting disorder, or if she was pregnant recently it could be a problem with what is termed "retained products of conception". I would advise her to seek medical advice as soon as possible although unless she is feeling fatigue or dizziness / shortness of breath with activity I would not advise a trip to the emergency room just yet unless she WAS pregnant recently. IF that IS the case she should go to the ER of the hospital she delivered at.
You are a good friend to be concerned.
EDIT: IUD's or intrauterine devices will not stop periods from occurring. IF they are coated with a medication to deliver hormones to stop ovulation then the periods may become lighter but most IUD's increase uterine contractions (and therefore cramping) during menstration and can INCREASE the amount of bleeding experienced as well.
2007-03-21 03:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Julia Warhol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is definantly not normal. She really should see her doctor. There are many things that can be done to help her. Some new birthcontrol pills can shorten her period to 2-3 days. Also there is an intrauterin device for birthcontrol that in most women will completly stop periods until its removed. And also there is a surgical proceedure,that I have had done , that will either dramaticly reduce her period or make it stop completly.For me, I haven't had a period in over 2 years. But having this proceedure done will cause you to not be able to get pregnant , ever. So its something that women who haven't had kids probably should not do. Its a great alternative to having a hysterectomy.
2007-03-21 03:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she has PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Sydrome). Are her periods irregular too, because if they are, it's definitely PCOS. I have this and the longest period I've had was 2 1/2 months. She has to go to a GYN to start getting treatment now so that it doesn't get worse!
2007-03-21 03:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be any of a number of reasons that this is happening to her. Perhaps she is using a contraceptive pill or device that agrees with her. Perhaps she has uterine fibroids.... tell her to get to the doctor.
2007-03-21 03:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not normal. Your friend should go see her doctor. She may have something seriously wrong. She's also at risk for anemia.
2007-03-21 03:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Annie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes something is wrong. She needs to see her doctor about this.
2007-03-21 03:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a problem ... she needs to see her OB/GYN. It could be a very simple thing to fix. Good luck!
2007-03-21 03:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by Ladybug_deb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
erm.. yeh i think derez a problem.. tell her to go to de doctor n get it checked .
2007-03-21 03:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋