Re: Second opinion?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:14:06 -0500 (CDT)
Post menopausal bleeding needs a thorough workup including the sonogram
you had, a sonohysterogram to look for any abnormalities of the lining
of the uterus, maybe an endometrial biopsy to detect microscopic
abnormalities of the lining of the uterus and a further evaluation of
the sonogram you had - either it's an ovary or it's bowel.
Sounds like a second opinion is in order.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 29 Jul 2001, Lisa wrote:
>
>I am one of "these" women who had not seen a gyn for 13 years. Three
>weeks ago
>I experienced postmenopausal bleeding and went for an exam. Besides the
>bleeding
>I suffer from a constant backache, some weight loss, gas and bloating
>and an annoying fatigue.
>The doctor did a pelvic exam (about 15 seconds, he was in a hurry), and
>he took a pap smear. He said my uterus would be pretty small and I
>should not worry. When the bleeding didn't stop after ten days, he sent
>me to have an ultrasound. The technician believed to see a mass on my
>right ovary, I didn't talk to the radiologist, but the gyn told me the
>"mass" would be due to a recent bowel movement, the results of the pap
>had not arrived yet.
>Is it just me or would you suggest to get a second opinion as my
>symptoms - except the bleeding - are still there?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Lisa
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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