WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Abnormal spotting

Re: Abnormal spotting

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:00:39 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Sep 2000, Michelle wrote: >
>Three years ago, I started spotting after my period. My periods are
>normal - 4-5 days, finishes, then on day 7, I get very mild cramping and
>a lower backache with a slight pink/brown discharge. I almost feel like
>my period is coming again. This usually lasts until day 14, on and off,
>nothing steady. I then feel better for a few days, then I start PMSing
>again! I visit my doctor every 6 months for my pelvic exams. My pap
>smears have been normal. He also did a hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy
>and ultrasound in August. All biopsies were normal. The Ultrasound
>showed 2 tiny fibroids OUTSIDE my uterus, attached by a stalk, and a
>small polyp on my cervix, discovered with the hysteroscopy. My doctor,
>who I adore, firmly believes this is hormonal or related to stress....I
>am the primary caregiver of my mother who is in her last stages of
>ovarian cancer. I am 40 years old and have never had children. My
>doctor assures me I do not have ovarian cancer. I can't help but worry.
>My family also has a history of endometriosis. My doctor did find a
>trace of it in 1996 when he performed a laporoscopy due to my
>infertility.
>
>Any thoughts?

Michelle, It sounds to me that you are in very good hands. Your physician seems to have covered all the bases and I would agree that much of what you describe, given your normal exams and other studies, probably represents either a hormonal PMS picture or stress. My prayers are certainly with you as you help your mother through this difficult time. My wife and I hospiced my mother-in-law at home and I certainly know what you are experiencing... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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