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Re: Bowel problems/rectal bleeding during periods
From: allan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Apr 22 18:13:29 1999
Hi Karin
I have IBS, several people in my family nave bowel problems (cancer,
colitis, spastic bowel). I don't know much about bowel endo but do know
that you shouldn't have rectal bleeding with IBS. Please pursue this
until the docs figure out what's happening and why. Best of luck
Amy
Karin wrote:
>
> An answer for Jill and a couple of questions:
>
> Yes, I have rectal bleeding, but only during the first two days of my
> period (and it happens whether or not I have a BM). I had a
> sigmoidoscopy, which didn't show anything abnormal. The doctor who
> performed the sigmoidoscopy said I probably had IBS (which I probably do
> because I have many of the symptoms), and didn't really address the
> bleeding problem.
>
> My gynocologist feels that this is probably caused by endo and
> recommended several options. I opted first for danazol, which didn't
> work too well for me. Next, I might try birth control pills.
>
> My question is how serious is this problem? Does this type of rectal
> bleeding mean that the endo has eaten through the bowel and is now on
> the inside? Does this mean that there's a chance of an abcess or
> perforation or anything like that?
>
> Am I fooling myself to think I can get through this without surgery? I'm
> 46 and probably don't have too much longer to go before menopause.
>
> Thanks for any answers,
>
> Karin
>
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