Re: Vaginal bleeding after bowel movements
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 15 13:15:50 2005
I noticed a newer post on this topic (Kris) and wanted to also respond
even though the original post is a couple years old.
I experience this on a regular basis. I was diagnosed with endo 10
years ago with my first of three laps and was told then that the endo
had caused part of my bowel to get stuck to my uterus. This was freed
up in surgery and is always found again with each lap.
The first time I bled vaginally from a bowel moevement it scared me and
I mentioned it to my Doc. He suspected it was just due to the endo and
told me not to worry. I did not experience any other odd bowel or
stomach issues, other than some nausea that just comes from endo. A
couple years ago I was seriously considering hysto and my new Doc
insisted that I have a colonoscopy to rule out any other cause for the
bleeding. (I decided to not do hysto and had instead my third lap last
summer). The colonoscopy showed all to be normal so now I know for sure
that the endo causes this bleeding. I notice that it doesn't happen for
awhile after a lap because I have been "cleaned up" inside but always
comes back. I also experience a lot of rectal pain and really notice it
after sitting or riding in the car for a long time.
Just wanted to reply that in my case it was due to endometriosis.
At Thu, 11 Aug 2005, kris wrote:
>
>At Tue, 30 Nov 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I just saw your post as I too have been having vaginal bleeding after
>>bowel movements. I decided to do an online search since my doctor
>>doesn't seem to have any ideas. I just realized recently though that
>>the bleeding is happening during/after bowel movements.
>>
>>My doctor did the same. Put me on the pill. I am also about your age,
>>30s. I don't have endometriosis though. But the doctor did all of the
>>usual tests, pap, checked for infection, transvaginal ultrasound. Found
>>a few fibroids, that's all. I have been on the pill for 5 months now
>>and that has helped some. I only experience the bleeding for a few days
>>now, versus before it was for 2 weeks between periods. All of my tests
>>came back negative. He said we could do a DNC, but it's possible that
>>it won't stop the bleeding. For now we've opted to not do the DNC.
>>After seeing your posts, I'm wondering if it's more colon related now?
>>Is that what you all have found?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>At Wed, 17 Nov 2004, holly wrote:
>>>
>>>i'm starting to get vaginal bleeding after bowel movements too. i guess
>>>the blood is up there, but the pressure from the bm pushes it out? gross
>>>to think about. it could be a vaginal infection. check with your doc.
>>>right now i'm chalking up all my weird-a** bleeding (literally) to
>>>perimenopause. if going on the pill doesn't help this stuff, then i'm
>>>going to ask.
>>>
>>>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
>>>>>
>>>--
>>>holly
>>>mild endo and IC
>>>
>--
>I've noticed that the last post on this subject was over a year ago, so I don't know if anyone will read this. I went to my doctor a few months ago complaining that I was making myself bleed when I would bear down for bowel movements (vaginally, not rectally). The discharge would be pink tinged in the begining of the month and gradually become bloodier until I started my period. I also complained that I was experiencing constipation, bloating and prolonged heavy bleeding with my period (my period is three days of heavy bleeding and spotting up to 7 or 8 days) My doctor described my uterus as being "bulky" and had me go for a pelvic us. It was a month wait between the doctors appt and the us, so of course I was a mess. I thought I had endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, PCOs that had turned into cancer, etc. After all was said and done the final radiology report said that I had a 1 cm fibroid in the anterior part of my uterus. Everything else looks ok. Just thought I'd post this info so other women experiencing the same symptoms that I did don't go through the same torture I put myself through while I was waiting for my us.
>Kris
>
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