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Re: Pap smear results
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 17:55:01 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 7 Feb 2002, GH wrote:
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>Hello,
>
>I'm a little bit concern about the results of my anual pap smear.
>According to my Primary Care Doctor, the test showed uterine
>inflammation and bacteria (no cancer),
This is a very common and normal reading.
but she said to go back and see
>her only if I develop any symptoms, such as abnormal discharge, foul
>smell, etc. I had laparoscopic surgery 14 months ago with a different
>doctor; they removed 2 ovarian cysts, mild endometriosis and a benign
>polyp in the uterus. I was wondering why the doctor didn't give me any
>treatment if there is an infection or at least order another kind of
>test or send me again to the OBGYN before any symptom develops. I have
>never been the same after that surgery; I keep having abdominal and
>lower back pain and very very heavy and long periods. The OBGYN didn't
>seem concern about that when I went back to see him about three months
>after the surgery. He ordered tests to check my kidneys and some blood
>work and everything was normal. The pain continued and finally my
>primary care doctor put me on Zoloft. I have felt somewhat better, but
>never a 100%. Now this test shows an infection and inflammation wich
>really makes me think if I have always had a problem that has been
>undetected.
>Thank you in advance for any advice.
>
>--
>GH
>
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