Re: varied, DUB,abnormal pap, enlarged uterus and sched hyster
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:28:04 -0500 (CDT)
Ask for a second opinion.
At Thu, 26 Sep 2002, Debbie wrote:
>
>I gave birth to my 3rd child via csect (3rd csect) in jan 2001. My
>periods from that time till today have been quite irregular. ON average
>i have my period 2.5 weeks a month sometimes as much as a total of
>3weeks. Most of the time i have a period for 2weeks it stops for 3 days
>only to repeat the cycle. The bleeding is quite heavy clots and varying
>color.I have lower abdominal pain sometimes more so than others but
>almost always there.5 months ago pap came back as ASCUS AGUS, Urinalysis
>normal,vaginal bacteriology +1 flora isolated,virology neg. Dr began me
>on bcp and nsaids for pain, bleeding which have done nothing. We did
>ultrasound it was noted my uterus has a bulky appearence and is
>enlarged, Dr says to 10week pregnancy size,. Dr feels i have
>adenomyosis and a very slight possibility of a cancer due to the agus.
>Endo biopsy was normal : Endometrial secretions. Dr told me since bcp's
>and nsaids have done nothing next step is a hysterectomy. Which is
>scheduled for 10/1. Dr wanted to do a colposcopy but i cant seem to
>stop flowing. I am having a total abdominal hyster and left ovary
>removal,consent given to remove rt if it is unhealthy. I will be 31 end
>of oct, is this a normal procedure for my findings ? what other than
>adenomyosis could be going on?I had thyroid cancer it has been under
>control for 5 years removed surgically 10yrs ago. My tsh is close to
>0,synthroid .250. I greatly appreciate any advice or info. I want to
>feel better but want to make sure it is the right choice and not one i
>will look back on or find another alternative. Thank you
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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
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