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Cramps Before Period, Heavy Bleeding, Foul Odor, Feeling Sleepy. Not On Birth Control. Cause?
Hi .. i am 27 years old.My period has been wierd lately..the last few months it has come early or late by about a week. Since I first got my period I rarely have cramps maybe once every 3 months or so but this month was bad. I had cramps for 3 days before I actully started. When I did start it was very dark red in color, very heavy and had an almost skunk smell. To accompany this I am so tired all I want to do is sleep. I am not on birth control , I am in a monogomis relationship but I am very overweight for my height. Any ideas as to what could be causing all of this
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
Hi,
You are experiencing irregular periods, which is normal for overweight female patients. So, I suggest to
- do transvaginal echo
- vaginal swab testing and pap test
- measure the blood hormones levels.
At the end, I advise to consult OG if no improvement and to start losing weight which is the very first thing that will help improve your periods.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
You are experiencing irregular periods, which is normal for overweight female patients. So, I suggest to
- do transvaginal echo
- vaginal swab testing and pap test
- measure the blood hormones levels.
At the end, I advise to consult OG if no improvement and to start losing weight which is the very first thing that will help improve your periods.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
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