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Re: Spotting after BM and sex, only during luteal phase. Polyps??ME TOO
From: Dee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:36:50 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Jennifer wrote:
I have had the same EXACT thing happening to me right down to the right
ovary pain! I was amazed when I saw your post.
I don't know what your age is but from what they have told me it could
be hormonal changes. I also have fibroids and I know in the 2nd phase
they are affected so maybe that's it.
Good luck.
>
>I have been having problems with premenstrual spotting for a long time
>now (about three years). I have assumed that it is a progesterone
>deficiency, which my doctor suggested. However, the spotting usually
>occurs only following bowel movements or sex. It is bright red, with
>darker remnants following for a few hours afterwards. I've read this
>kind of bleeding can be the symptom of cervical polyps - but is it if it
>is only during the luteal phase?
>
>I also have pains in my right ovary every month, starting from a few
>days before ovulation, right up to my period. It used to be worse; I've
>seen some improvement over the past few months. I also experience some
>nausea during this time -I've assumed that's just some weird PMS
>thing...?
>
>I saw my doctor for a pap and to discuss these things in December. I
>had an ultrasound - nothing came up. Doc mentioned the possibility of
>endometriosis, but didn't want to do anything about it. And I have
>heard endo usually causes pain during menstruation, not before it, so I
>assume that isn't it. Should I be having a laparoscopy to check it out
>anyway? Or should I just put up with the nuisance and try to ignore it?
>My doctor seemed so nonchalant about it all, but I don't feel at ease.
>
>Thank-you!
--
Dee
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