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Re: painful vaginal sonogram
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:47:17 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Sue wrote: >
>I just had a saline infusion sonogram that could not be completed due to
>excruciating pain with insertion of the probe after the saline infusion.
>There was also bleeding due to this. What could cause this? The GYN did
>not have any idea about the pain and did not offer me an alternative way
>to diagnose the post menopausal bleeding. Can you suggest possible
>causes and some possible other ways to diagnose the bleeding?

Pain migth be due to a very close cervix or to distention of the uterus.Regular U/S. and a D&Cwill help the diagnosis.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina
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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