WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: 'Regular' spotting

Re: 'Regular' spotting

From: samir fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Oct 2002 21:27:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 28 Oct 2002, Laura wrote: >
>I've been on Marvel for about 5 years. I've been spotting every cycle
>anywhere from day 15 to 24 (light spotting) and I notice pain &
>cramping. I've had 3 ultrasounds done, no abnormalities detected. All
>paps normal. Very scared about cancer of endometrium or ovary. Would
>this have been detected on ultrasounds...one of which was transvaginal.
>I've tried new pills last year (couple different brands), not much
>improvement. Trying Diane next cycle, if this doesn't work going off.
>I'm 31, and so scared I have cancer. I'm also feeling very sick to my
>stomach (no vomiting), but very unsettled, and I've heard that this is a
>symptom of ovarian cancer?
>
>--
>Laura
>

Although you are still young it seem you are over anxious about cancer.Endometrial biopsy could help to rule out any pathology in the uterus and diagnose the cause of spotting.ultrasound can detect ovarain mass causing stomach discomfort,your ultrasound was normal.

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