WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: Endometriosis and blood in urine

Re: Endometriosis and blood in urine

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:43:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 1 Oct 2002, Carolyn wrote: >
>I recently had a biopsy of a mass on my bladder that showed
>endometriosis. The orininal mass was one inch (April/02)and had since
>increased to four inches as shown by CT scan (Sept/02). The urologist
>said that this mass was almost through the bladder wall. I generally
>have severe pain when urinating at the time of my period which lasts for
>several weeks after my period as well. I am just finishing my period
>now and noticed only a slight burning when urinating but I had a fair
>amount of blood in my urine each time I urinated. It seems to be
>tapering off as my period comes to an end. Will the blood in the urine
>go away or will it just become unseen (micoscopic) until the next
>period. I do not see a specialist until Oct.30/02 and will have one
>more period before that appointment. Is this something I should see my
>GP for or should I report this to the specialist that has not seen me
>yet? Do I need to be very concerned about this?
>Thanks Carolyn
>
>--
>Carolyn
>

It will probably go away with your period passing, only to return next month. This is definitely a speciality problem. It is going to be difficult to treat.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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