WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Another question on D&C

Re: Another question on D&C

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 May 2000 17:43:16 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 25 May 2000, Ronna wrote: >
>At Thu, 25 May 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Thu, 25 May 2000, Ronna wrote:
>>>
>>>I had a D& C 8 days ago....still bleeding/staining....no cramping.
>>>
>>>What is the normal amt of days to bleed/stain after a D&C?
>>>
>>>Appreciate you taking time, to read this...thankyou
>>>
>>>--
>>>Ronna
>>>
>>Depends on many things. Why the D&C?
>>Usually not more than 1-2 days. in most situations.
>>
>>RDB
>>
>>--
>>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>>
>I had spotting the last 2 months of my cycles. My periods are regular.
>Every 23-26 days. Sometimes even on day 27
>
>I am 43 years of age....not taking any hormonal meds at this time. Hx
>of endometriosis.Wt 121.
>
>Doctor did a hystersonogram and saw a Polyp mass on lining of uterus.
>
>The pathology report came back neg for polyp. It did not show any
>excess estrogen on lining. It was a negative report from my
>understanding ,after reading report. I was in the proliferate part of
>my cycle. That is all it basicaly stated.Would something have be
>written if pathology found too much estrogen in the biospies?
>
>D&C was done on day 14 of my cycle.....
>
>My doc said i could be having periods that are not with ovulation. and
>be having unopposed estrogen .He est I should of ovulated on day 11
>regarding my cycles
>
>My doctor suggested taking Provera if spotting should continue after my
>next period.I am not fully sure I agree with taking Provera .Right now,
>I am just waiting for my period to begin,to see what the outcome will be
>with this. Can you give me your opinion?
>
>Could there still be a polyp that was missed on D&C?
>Could that be why I am still spotting on day 8?
>
>--
>Ronna
>

There sure could be. Hysteroscopy with polypectomy would be the best way to get the polyp out if it was there. D & C will miss a fafir number of polyps.

RDB

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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