WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2007: Re: MENORRHAGIA: Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Re: MENORRHAGIA: Diagnostic Laparoscopy

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:00:52 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Nov 2007, Katie wrote: >
>I have been on here a few times with my saga...
>24 y.o. female, no children. D and C in July, on birth control pills,
>very light spotting (only when I wiped) for 2 periods after D and C.
>Dr. tried Provera 10mg for 10days, very light spotting occurring 2.5
>weeks after. snip

I suspect they meant diagnostic hysteroscopy (not laparoscopy). A laparoscope goes into your abdomen to look at your external uterus, ovaries, intestines, etc., and it does not diagnose abnormal uterine bleeding. A hysteroscope is a small scope that goes through the cervix into the uterus (I have some photos on our web page and an article that explains the procedure at http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com ) to look at the uterine cavity. I am concerned with your history that you may have endometrial adhesions (also called synechiae or "Asherman's Syndrome") but it could just be that you have a very thin uterine lining that does not bleed much. Regardless, your doctor can determine the cause by a quick hysteroscopy. Good luck!

Ashley Hill

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Director Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group 235 East Princeton Street, #200 Orlando, Florida 32804 http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com

Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.

These comments are general educational comments and should not be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to answer your health care questions is your physician or other health care provider. Thank you very much.

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