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Re: 3 m/c's and now pain

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 21:16:33 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 11 Jun 2001, Betsy wrote: >
>I have had 3 m/c's in the last year. My m/c's were 8-00, 12-00, and
>just recently 5-01. I also have been having pain in my lower left
>quadrant of the abdomen, along with my lower back. I haven't had this
>pain til Feb of this year.
>
>I have had an HSG done, along with an ultrasound. Would these tests
>showed endo or ovarian cysts/cancer?

No.

Does endo just show symptoms out of >the blue?

It can, or it can have no symptoms.

>
>I have had heavy periods, but they are very regular... 28 days.
>
>Does this sound like either of these 2 things.

not rreally.

I guess a laparoscopy is >the only definitive answer, but I was just wondering if these tests
>would tell whether a lap is necessary.
>

Not really going to be the definitive answer. I would look at some blood tests, maybe some genetic screening and hormone levels before going to surgery unless there are some other factors you haven't written about.

>Also, if I was pregnant 3x's could this have been ovarian cysts. The
>u/s showed no endo or cysts, as well as the HSG.

No, cysts don't cause m/c's.

>
>Could it be problems from the D&C's like scar tissue or adhesions?

possible, not high on the list, though.

>
>Thanks,
>Betsy

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation. These comments are for educational purposes only. They are >not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified >health care provider. They are not intended to be the start >of a physician-patient relationship.




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