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Re: Question....From: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 31 Aug 2000 13:11:20 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Robin wrote: > >Sandy, > >Your Dr. may not be doing a laparoscopy because she doesn't feel a need >to. I was dealing with Endometriosis. You are dealing with possible >fibroids...different problems, different treatments. > >Good luck with your surgery and let us know how it all turns out. > >Please let me know what your symptoms were. Is that ok? >-- >Robin > >At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Sandy wrote: >> >>At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Robin wrote: >>> >>>At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Sandy wrote: >>>> >>>>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. >>> >>>Hi Sandy, >>> >>>I had a polyp in my uterus. It was being done when I was having a >>>Laparoscopy done to rule in or rule out Endometriosis (I have >>>Endometriosis). From what I have learned, it seems to be common >>>practice to do all three procedures when they are diagnosing Endo. I'm >>>not saying that is your problem....you haven't given reason for me to >>>think that, just explaining my situation. >>> >>>-- >>>Robin >>>Robin, >>I have had heavier periods. Now I am spotting or bleeding all the time. >>I have lower back pain radiating to my left hip. My OB said she thought >>she felt a fibroid. I have a lot of clotting right now. But my back >>hurts and I feel it in my left hip. She is not doing a Laparoscopy. >>Just the hysteroscopy and D&C. I am scared. 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. >>>>> >>>-- >>>~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. >>> >-- >~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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