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Re: Depo questionFrom: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:55:56 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Sandy wrote: >> >>I had my Depo-Provera shot on 9/27. How long before I should expect the >>bleeding/spotting to end? I am still spotting and it is frustrating. One >>other question, I had my Hysteroscopy done a week before then for >>suspected fibroids. What would be the reason why my Dr. did not try to >>get rid of them at the time of surgery? I meant to ask her and forgot. I >>have a large one and small fibroid. Can large fibroids not be removed >>by Hysteroscopy. I had this done in a hospital setting. Thanks. > >You might have irregular bleeding for the entire time that you use >Depo-Provera, or it might straighten out tomorrow. It is difficult to >predict with this medication. Some types of fibroids can be managed >throught the scope, but most cannot, especially large ones that are in >the wall of the uterus. Formal myomectomies need abdominal access many >times. >Thank you for your response. So am I to assume the irregular bleeding could be the Depo or the Fibroids? It is usually bright in color when not my period. Not overly heavy just an extreme nuisance. Have you found Depo to work in reduction of Fibroids? Thanks so much. > >-- >William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG > >This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation >with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional. > >Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal >e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. >
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