WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2001: Re: Adenomyosis

Re: Adenomyosis

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:55:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 17 Dec 2001, SarahB wrote: >
>I suffered from severe pelvic congestion, endo, and suspected
>adenomyosis prior to my last pregnancy. There was an area on the front
>of my uterus that had very poor blood flow from what the doc suspected
>was adenomyosis that caused me constant pain in that area (it was about
>4x5cm cyanotic area with white patches when observed during surgery). I
>had a c-section in sept. At my last visit the gyn said my hormones were
>returning (even with breastfeeding). I had already thought this was
>happening since I was noticing a return of the bad pain from my uterus.
>He put me on NOR QD to see if it would help the pain since I had quite a
>bit of relief while pregnant .... I have taken it for a week and I have
>noticed an increase in pain in the one spot and throughout my pelvis...
>How long should I try it before notifying the doctor about the increase
>in pain?

I wouldn't wait if the pain is getting worse.

Is there any risk to waiting apart from the pain? No.

>Also, I do not understand when I should expect a period on NOR QD since

>all the pills are the same and one never takes a break?

Your period will come whenever it wants to, With breastfeeding, it is unpredictable.

>
>--
>SarahB
>

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

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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