My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Peter Cohen, MD
Psychiatry
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
Quick Links
- Mind Body Health Classes
- NAMI en Español (la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales)
- WebCare for Depression
- Al-Anon
- Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
- American Group Psychotherapy Association
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
- Cold, Flu and Cough
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Understanding Anxiety
- Understanding Depression
General References
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Menopause and Irregular Bleeding
Throughout your adult life, your menstrual periods are triggered by the natural cycle of your hormones. As your hormones begin to fluctuate with the onset of menopause, you may experience irregular vaginal bleeding.
- You might experience shorter or longer menstrual cycles, or variations in the amount of bleeding with each menstrual cycle.
- You might bleed between your regular periods at times.
Most of the time, these changes are not dangerous and reflect normal changes in your hormone levels.
Suggestions
While irregular bleeding and other changes in your menstrual cycle can be inconvenient or troubling, they are a normal part of menopause and eventually will pass.
We can discuss concerns regarding changes in your menstrual cycle. It is helpful if you document when you get your period so we can learn more about the pattern of your bleeding.
If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. An emergency medical condition is any of the following: (1) a medical condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or organs; (2) active labor when there isn't enough time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery, or if transfer poses a threat to your (or your unborn child's) health and safety, or (3) a mental disorder that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that either you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, or you are not immediately able to provide for, or use, food, shelter, or clothing, due to the mental disorder.
This information is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of specific medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse the medications or products mentioned. Any trade names listed are for easy identification only.