WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: endometrial Ca. ? Thank You Dr. Lynn

Re: endometrial Ca. ? Thank You Dr. Lynn

From: Dee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 May 2001 20:42:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 30 May 2001, Dee wrote: >
>At Wed, 30 May 2001, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 30 May 2001, Dee wrote:

I am 42, so after Lap. in Dec. I had checkup in Feb, pap and all, everything seemed to be fine. Most times my period is heavy but 2 times it has been very very light. The post coital bleeding seems to happen around 10-14 day of my cycle when it does happen. Thank you so much.

>
>So is it safe to say that if I have scanty periods periodically it's not
>endometrial cancer? Or not necessarily. Can a thick lining or fibroids
>cause bleeding after intercourse?
>
>>>If you have a thickened lining does that mean you have endo. ca? Had
>>>D&C last year and now lining is a little thick again.
>>>
>>>If you had endo. Ca. would you have any months of very scanty bleeding
>>>or should it always be heavy?
>>>
>>>Also could you have bleeding with intercourse if it was Ca.?
>>>
>>>--
>>>Dee
>>>
>>Dee,
>>Endometrial cancer usually presents with heavy or irregular bleeding. A
>>thickened endometrial lining on ultrasound does not necessarily mean
>>endometrial cancer. Under the right circumstances, it can add evidence
>>in the diagnostic quest. The bottom line is an endometrial biopsy. It
>>is the definitive diagnostic technique and is an office procedure...
>>Lynn
>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>
>--
>Dee
>

--
Dee

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