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Re: Endo and midcycle bleeding
From: SB (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jan 7 12:23:09 2005
Thanks so much!
At Fri, 7 Jan 2005, NIKKIE wrote:
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>you can go to thi site and go to the endo doc list. they list doctors
>but state and also if they are considered an expert in endo. also if
>anybody had anything negative about the doctor.
>http://www.geocities.com/endovictims/inspirational.html
>nikkie
>At Fri, 7 Jan 2005, SB wrote:
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>>Thanks very much, Marsha--that's good advice. The doctor is a
>>gynecologist, but not an endo specialist. Do you know how one goes
>>about finding a good endo specialist? I posted a message on this forum a
>>while ago looking for one in the DC area, but didn't get any responses.
>>(Or should I look for a laparoscopy specialist instead? I have a name of
>>one of those, but I think he primarily does laps to remove cancer.)
>>
>>At Fri, 7 Jan 2005, Marsha wrote:
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>>>At Fri, 7 Jan 2005, SB wrote:
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>>>>How common is it for endo to cause midcycle bleeding (and associated
>>>>pain that feels like menstrual cramps)? Basically, it's like my period
>>>>comes twice a month. I also have pain during sex, abdominal pain, and
>>>>UTI-like symptoms, and my doctor suspects endo, but I thought bleeding
>>>>like this was very unusual as an endo symptom...and also, my pain
>>>>doesn't get worse during my period, it's pretty much constant. I'm
>>>>worried about endo, but also worried that I may have something else
>>>>serious that's going undiagnosed (although I've had a normal endometrial
>>>>biopsy and pelvic ultrasound). The doctor wants to put off ordering a
>>>>laparoscopy until she tries me on a FOURTH different birth control pill
>>>>(she has been switching me from one to another for six months with no
>>>>improvement).
>>>>any thoughts? Thanks!!
>>>
>>>Since the symptoms vary sooo much between people w/ endo I would get
>>>yourself to a specialist without wasting any more time and messing with
>>>your body on different drugs. I have mid cycle bleeding and my Dr. says
>>>it is due to the endo. On another note, endo does not always get worse
>>>with your period. Many women suffer on a daily basis. That is what is
>>>so frusterating with this disease. People suffer differnt syptoms while
>>>some don't suffer at all, some get pregnant, some don't...My advise is
>>>to get it sorted out asap. Are you seeing a GYNO or is this your family
>>>Dr.?
>>>Marsha
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>NIKKIE
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