WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2008: Re: CHRONICPAIN: Please advise - laporoscopy ruled out gynaecological disorder

Re: CHRONICPAIN: Please advise - laporoscopy ruled out gynaecological disorder

From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:43:12 -0600 (CST)

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

Yes birth control pills can cause atrophy of the vaginal tissue, however the commonest cause for your pain is still Endo and interstitial cystitis. Years of OCP's may have masked the Endo. Find an expert to evaluate you. Go to the Endometriosis Association for guidance.

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

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At Thu, 18 Dec 2008, Shem wrote: >
>Hello,
>I'm 25 and have a committed, valuable relationship with my boyfriend.
>I'm experiencing agonising pain during intercourse and examinations.
>I have been taking the pill dianette for 6 years.
>Doctors thought i had endometriosis after all blood tests for infections
>were clear, i had a laporoscopy last week which came back negative for
>endometriosis and the doctor said i have no gynaecological disorder
>(phew) but he suggested IBS which my GP does not agree with as my pain
>is different to IBS pain.
>I feel i have now developed vaginismus due to the pain experienced in
>the past 3 years. I'm far too frightened to try to have intercourse or
>even be touched, this i feel threatens my precious relationship.
>i'm at a loss as to know how to fix the problem, i know i need to see a
>counsellor for the fear factor, but what of the pain inside? It's sharp
>stabbing and feels hot, but does not burn like an infection does.
>Could the pill be too blame? I have read that continued useage of the
>pill can cause thinning of the vaginal wall? Is this correct? Prior to 3
>years ago i had pain free intercourse quite happily with my boyfriend.
>I shall go and seek a second opinion after xmas as my gp seems not to
>know how to help me, he has put me on medication to regulate my bowels.
>Any advice you can give me in the meantime would be very much
>appreciated. I'm feeling very fragile as i was hoping that the
>laporoscopy would give me an answer.
>Thank you.

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