WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2008: Re: MENOPAUSE: Menopause pelvic pain

Re: MENOPAUSE: Menopause pelvic pain

From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:38:48 -0500 (CDT)

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Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman, Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator

An Endometrial biopsy is mandatory in your situation for the reason you mentioned. I am somewhat concerned about the Ovarian cyst. If it is more than 3 cm I would consider laparoscopic removal.

Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com

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At Fri, 9 May 2008, pkme wrote: >
>Hello-
>Newbie here. Would like some feedback, please. I am 51-last period
>about 8 years ago. I have been on HRT for about 2 yrs. About a month
>ago, I began experiencing constant but mild pelvic pain on right side.
>About 2 wks ago, mild pain on right side of lower back began as well.
>Then last week, I had a very small amount of spotting--really just a
>pink discharge. I decided to see Dr, and yesterday an abdominal &
>vaginal ultrasound were performed. Results: I have a small,
>fluid-filled cyst on left ovary (already knew it was there, & technician
>said it had grown a bit in last year, but not much)--no pain on that
>side at all. Ultrasound also revealed a "spot" on right ovary (no other
>explanation given) and some "endometrial changes". Today nurse called &
>said Dr is not concerned but wants to do an endometrial biopsy in about
>2 1/2 weeks.
>I assume the biopsy is to check to make sure there are no cancerous
>cells, but what else? Of course I hope there are none, but what else are
>we checking for? Assuming the biospy comes back clear, what else could
>be causing constant pelvic/low back discomfort? And what can I do about
>it?
>Thanks for your help.
>PKME

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