very scared

May 3, 2001

I am very concerned about what is happening now. I have been on Aygestin for

two weeks to control bleeding and it's been working up to now. Today I woke up

and in the shower had a lot of bleeding and clots. I put in a tampon and 10

minutes later it was out. My clots are big again and the bleeding profuse. I

am worried I am going to hemorrage today. Could this be my period? I have no

idea where I am in the cycle since I went from the birthcontrol pill right to

taking aygestin. I guess I just need some support now. Thank you

Anita

May 3, 2001

Anita,

I don't know what time you sent this message because Yahoo has been very

slow. I think you should call your doctor immediately and report what is

happening. If you are bleeding through a tampon or pad an hour for several

hours, or if you feel week, like you are going to pass out, you should go to

the emergency room. I've had heavy bleeding like that and I know it is

scary. Sometimes my bleeding can be so irratic. I can bleed lightly for

several days, then all of a sudden pass huge clots and go through a tampon

in fifteen minutes. One time, after several days of abdominal discomfort, I

passed a clot the size of my fist and then all hell broke loose! I've gone

to the ER several times because I would rather be safe than sorry. The

hospital staff will monitor your blood pressure and vital signs, take your

blood count, and possibly give you an IV to keep you hydrated.

Therese

very scared

I am very concerned about what is happening now. I have been on Aygestin

for two weeks to control bleeding and it's been working up to now. Today I

woke up and in the shower had a lot of bleeding and clots. I put in a

tampon and 10 minutes later it was out. My clots are big again and the

bleeding profuse. I am worried I am going to hemorrage today. Could this

be my period? I have no idea where I am in the cycle since I went from the

birthcontrol pill right to taking aygestin. I guess I just need some

support now. Thank you

Anita

May 3, 2001

Dear Therese,

That's how it was for me. I had been bleeding very lightly. Very little

and then all of a sudden this morning-alot.

I did call the Dr. he wasn't on call. I did ask for the covering Dr. to

call me back, but he never did. After about 11:00 the bleeding lessened and

I didn't feel the need to call the Dr back. I know he is going to say take

the Lupron, but I still don't want to do that. I am trying to last until

the end of June when I hope to have the hysteroscopy. Have you ever heard

of versapoint ( I am not sure it is spelled this way) It was taken off the

market and that was why my Dr. didn't perform Hysteroscopic resections. Now

he said it's back on and he will try it. I don't know this is all so

frustrating, scary, and confusing. Thank you for writing, it really helps.

I will keep in touch.

Anita

very scared

>

> I am very concerned about what is happening now. I have been on Aygestin

> for two weeks to control bleeding and it's been working up to now. Today

I

> woke up and in the shower had a lot of bleeding and clots. I put in a

> tampon and 10 minutes later it was out. My clots are big again and the

> bleeding profuse. I am worried I am going to hemorrage today. Could this

> be my period? I have no idea where I am in the cycle since I went from

the

> birthcontrol pill right to taking aygestin. I guess I just need some

> support now. Thank you

> Anita

>

May 3, 2001

Anita,

No, I've never heard of versapoint. Is it a kind of surgical instrument?

I've heard of a resectoscope used for operative hysteroscopy and a

rollerball for endometrial ablation. Maybe it would be a good idea to find

out why it was taken off the market before having the procedure. I would be

nervous about using this method if there had been a problem with it. Maybe

you should contact other doctors to see what methods they use before making

a decision.

Good luck,

Therese

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