Re: Vaginal bleeding after bowel movements
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu Jul 28 05:58:37 2005
Hi,
I have similar characteristics and I'm really concerned that there might
be something wrong that my doc just isn't picking up on. I'm 43 years
old. My menstraul cycles have gotten closer together and last at least
10 days. For the last 1-1/2 years I have had vaginal bleeding (bright
red blood) about a week prior to my expected cycle only during a bowel
movement. This is definately vaginal blood and not from a hemroid or
fissure. Upon consulting with my doctor he explained that sometimes
when your uterus is full of blood, the constriction due to a bowel
movement causes bleeding. I accepted that. Then I had to go to the
hospital for a suspected appendicitis only to find out it was a cyst
that had burst on my ovary. After consultation with my doc he monitored
other cysts I had on both ovaries with sonograms every other month or
so. Then during my regular pap he found some abnormal cells and had to
have a more thorough scraping. During that the bleeding was so bad that
afterward I had to be packed with gauze and lay in his office for about
45 minutes. He said I had a very fryable cervix. After those test
results, he needed to get more tissue cells because it showed endo cells
and I told him I couldn't go through it again so he suggested a D&C
(with sedation) which I had in November. The doc claimed everything was
OK. He never has diagnosed me with endometriosis. Then after my
regular pap in June he called and said I had to have it repeated in six
months due to the fact there was too much blood (I was on day 3 of my
usual 10 day cycle - not heavy at all)and he couldn't get a good smear.
This month my cycle started three days later than expected (thought I
was pregnant - 2 home tests said no), lasted 10 days and now exactly one
week after ending, I have had bright red blood along with cramping and
low back pain with bowel movements the last two evenings. In the
morning it's a chocolate brown discharge and then nothing by afternoon.
Does anyone think they might know what's going on.
Thanks.
At Sun, 15 May 2005, Jacqui wrote:
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I have been doing some research on vaginal bleeding with bowel movements
>and stumbled across this website. I have been experience this for the
>past 4 or 5 months and was wondering what could be causing this. I have
>noticed that most of the information I find on this is regarding
>Endometriosis (sp?) and I have never been diagnosed with this. I have
>been diagnosed with PCOS and have experienced many of the wonderful side
>effects from PCOS for about 10 years now. Have any of you gotten
>additional information on vaginal bleeding with bowel movements? Any
>information would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Jacqui
>
>At Wed, 17 Nov 2004, Jennifer wrote:
>>
>>Hi All,
>>I have, just recently, also experienced vaginal bleeding during a bowel
>>movement. Actually my last 2 bowel movements. Coincidentally I have a
>>follow-up transvaginal sonogram tomorrow. Monitoring the size of cysts
>>and fibroids.
>>
>>Gina,
>>Endo in your colon? I'm new to this and don't understand that at all. I
>>hope all is well with you.
>>
>>Has anyone found information on vaginal bleeding during bowel movement?
>>
>>thanks,
>>Jen
>>
>>At Fri, 12 Nov 2004, Gina wrote:
>>>
>>>Ladies,
>>>
>>>I have also been experiencing bright red blood with bowel movements
>>>periodically. I didn't think much about it, but had a recent lap. and
>>>my doc discovered I had Stage IV endo again, and that there was a lesion
>>>on my colon right above my rectum. The entire cul-ta-sac behind my
>>>uterus was full of endo and adhesions. He could not continue surgery
>>>due to me not having a bowel prep prior to the lap.
>>>
>>>I am scheduled for another type of colon test to see if this lesion has
>>>penetrated my colon. They say it is likely causing some amount of
>>>restriction if I am experiencing blood when I'm not having my period. I
>>>am scheduled for a hystorectomy and to have the rest of the endo
>>>removed. If the endo has not penetrated, they can often "scoop or
>>>scrape" the endo off the bowel without having to cut all the way
>>>through. Worst case scenario is a bowel resection where they will cut a
>>>slice out of my bowel and reconnect it.
>>>
>>>Bright red blood in your stools could also be from a hemroid or a
>>>fissure, but you should see your family physician first because they can
>>>do a simple visual exam to determine if this is the case, if not then
>>>you should probably have a lap. My specialist said a colonoscopy
>>>usually does not help.
>>>
>>>Blood is always a flag for you to heed, so don't disguard it.
>>>
>>>I'll let you know how the surgery and recovery go.
>>>
>>>:) Gina
>>>
>>>At Fri, 12 Nov 2004, C wrote:
>>>>
>>>>At Mon, 20 Oct 2003, Glenda wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>At Wed, 12 Dec 2001, Debbie wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi I am 39 years old and was found to have endo six years ago.My doc
>>>>>>felt a cyst an an exam and I had a lapo done six years ago.For the past
>>>>>>few years I have been having strange problems.It started out with
>>>>>>bleeding aftre sex. I went to the doc, and had all sorts of tests
>>>>>>done...it showed nothing.The past few months my periods have been coming
>>>>>>early, and lasting longer. This month I spotted mid cycle..and just
>>>>>>today bled vaginally affter a bowel movement.I am going crazy!!!! I have
>>>>>>been having ultrasounds every two months to moniter a cyst on my ovary.
>>>>>>I have checked the boards and sa2 that some gals are having bleeding
>>>>>>after bowel movements also.Can this be the endo? The only test I have
>>>>>>not had is a endometrial biopsy. I am so afraid that I have cancer some
>>>>>>where that they are missing!!!! HELP!!! I am seeing my doc tommorrow.
>>>>>>Anyone out ther had the same problems?
>>>>>
>>>>>Hi I've just had this same problem, did you find anything out? I've had
>>>>>bleeding(bright red) during a bowel movement, and thought I was the only
>>>>>one. Any suggestions?
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>I am 32 yrs old and have recently had the problem of bleeding during bowel movements.
>>>>I will think that I have started menstrating, but no blood actually leaks out. I have a Dr.
>>>>appt. any new news on this?
>>>>
>>>--
>>>:) Gina
>>>
>--
>Jacqueline McCracken
>
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Donna Cucina
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