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hello....i hav p.c.o.d and hpothyrodism...i skipped my mences for a month and now im having excessove bleeding and already for 10 days..while my normal cycle lasts around 5 days...is it normal? |
6/15/2007 9:48:11 PM
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| CHOICE Response |
Hi, thanks for writing in! Polycystic Ovarian Disease (or PCD) is a condition that some women have which makes their ovaries thicken due to a build up of cysts. PCD may prevent ovulation (the release of an egg) and this can make someone’s periods less regular. Hypothyroidism can also affect a woman’s period. The best thing to do (whenever you have a health concern) is to talk to your health care provider (doctor, or the person who sees you at a clinic) and ask them about what is happening in your body. You can call and ask them to call you back on the phone, or they may ask you to come in for an appointment. It may be helpful to write your questions down before you talk to them or to bring a supportive person along to help you remember all of the information they tell you. Sometimes it is overwhelming to go to the doctor even for adults. If you need to know where to go to see a doctor or if you have more questions, you can call the CHOICE Hotline and speak with a Hotline Counselor. Call us at (215) 985-3300 or if you are outside of Philadelphia call 1-800-84-TEENS Monday-Thursday 8:30am-7:30pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. |
6/25/2007 9:43:44 AM
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Hi and thanks for writing to us. There are a lot of reasons why a womans' period can be late, pregnancy is only one of them. Sometimes illness, weight gain or loss, going on or off birth control, menstrual cycle changes, stress, or life changes can affect your period. If you haven't gotten your period when you expected to, you can speak with your health care provider and make an appointment for a check-up. You can call the CHOICE Hotline and find out where to go for Gyn care. In Philadelphia (215) 985-3300 · Toll Free (800) 848-3367-Monday-Thursday 8:30am-7:30pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. |
1/16/2007 10:45:18 AM
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