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Re: 13 years of spotting
From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:29:02 -0600 (CST)
Have you had a laparoscopy done? Apparently, that is the only accurate
way to diagnose endometriosis, which can cause spotting.
At Mon, 24 Feb 2003, Teresa wrote:
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>I am 39, have Hashimotos Thyroiditis diagnosed at 14 and take a daily
>thyroid supplement. I have been having spotting between periods since
>age 27. I have been on and off almost every kind of birth control out
>there over the years including Lunelle, Lupron (which I still spotted
>through all 6 months of shots) and now the Ortho Evra patch for 8
>months. I have a regular cycle at the end of the 3rd patch, have 10
>days free and clear and then it all begins again and continues through
>my cycle. In the past I have had bleeding on intercourse. I have had
>every kind of test imaginable including vaginal, uterin and ovarian
>biopsies, ultrasounds, etc. According to all of the test results there
>is nothing wrong with me. Well, something's got to be wrong. I'm sick
>and tired of this situation. I keep wishing for menopause but I'm
>afraid I'm still spotting . . . should I consider a hysterectomy? Any
>other ideas?
>
>--
>Teresa
>
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