WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2007: Re: GENERAL: I have been bleeding since August 25th and my doctor refuses to treat me!

Re: GENERAL: I have been bleeding since August 25th and my doctor refuses to treat me!

From: abigail (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:20:49 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 4 Oct 2007, D. Ashley Hill wrote: >
>Jos-
>
>There are many conditions that could cause your symptoms, but you
>mentioned that you had no periods for 5 months then heavy, painful
>bleeding, along with increased hair growth. This could be PCOS
>(polycystic ovarian syndrome) but it could also be several other things
>(fibroids, a uterine polyp, an infection of the uterus, adenomyosis, or,
>rarely, precancer). A Pap smear is not the right test for this (Pap
>smears ONLY diagnose cervical cancer or precancer). However, most
>gynecologists would perform a vaginal sonogram or a saline vaginal
>sonogram, or perhaps a hysteroscopy (to look in the uterus) and some
>blood work depending on further history and exam findings. It sounds
>like you are not happy with your gynecologist. I would suggest that you
>consider finding a gyn who will listen to you and offer further workup
>to diagnose your problem. Good luck,
>
>Ashley Hill
>
>At Wed, 3 Oct 2007, Jos wrote:
>>
>>I scheduled an appointment to see my doctor because I had been bleeding
>>nonstop since August. I went in to see her a week ago and she didn't
>>listen to me and shooed me out the door.
>
>--
>D. Ashley Hill, MD
>Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Orlando
>Medical Director
>Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group
>235 East Princeton Street, #200
>Orlando, Florida 32804
>http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com
>
>Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable
>to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.
>
>These comments are general educational comments and should not
>be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to
>answer your health care questions is your physician or other
>health care provider. Thank you very much.
>

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