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Re: Question....From: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:26:31 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Robin wrote: > >At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Sandy wrote: >> >>I went back to my OB on Tuesday and told her about my abnormal bleeding. >>I told her I should be ovulating. She is setting me up for a D&C and >>Hysteroscopy. Can you explain what these do and should I be worried. I >>already am. Is it serious to be bleeding like this when I should be >>ovulating? The flow seems to almost stop by bedtime only to return the >>next day after I get up and get going. Please Help. I am trying not to >>panic and fear the worst. Thanks. > >If you check in the archives, you will find an explanation by one of the >physician's. > >Here is my description as I know it to be (I have had both done). > >A D&C is a Dilatation and Curretage. Your cervix is dilated and an >instrument is placed inside the uterus and the lining is scraped. This >can help to diagnose the reason for the bleeding. > >A Hysteroscopy is where a scope is placed through the cervix to view the >inside of the uterus. They can see if there are polyps, fibroids, etc. >Both Polyps and Fibroids can cause irregular bleeding. > >Hope this is helpful. > >What was your diagnosis from the D&C and Hysteroscopy? I am very nervous about this. Why did you have it done. What were your symptoms? Thanks. >-- >Robin > >-- >~Robin~ > >I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned. >
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