Re: ONCOLOGY: Inactive Endometrium with Metaplasia
From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat May 17 06:44:17 2008
Do YOU feel you need a second doctor opinion - from a different medical
group office? (I had three doctor opinions for my fibroid problems.)
http://www.ovaryresearch.com Dr. William Parker's website
Regards, Hope Waltman, Fibroid Forum and WH Forum Moderator
http://www.hopeforfibroids.org
http://www.doctorsinfoweb.com/doctors.htm
UTERINE FIBROIDS INFO:
http://www.obgyn.net/fibroid-resource-center/
At Fri, 16 May 2008, Lisa wrote:
>
>History: Just turned 52 in Feb. 08. Oct. 07 I was one year without
>menstruation and had annual pap. Results were atypical/precancerous
>cells, but told not to worry. Nov 07, heavy bleeding for 8 days. Called
>OBGYN and she ordered a ultrasound. Now we are into December.
>Ultrasound revealed 3mm cyst on left ovary/uterous 2.5mm. Another
>sonogram is ordered for May. May sonogram reveals slight growth of
>septated cyst (fluid filled) on left ovary and new 1.5 mm cyst on right
>ovary. Cysts show no vascularity. In addition, uterus lining is 10mm
>(double expected size of menopausal woman). Continue to have tender
>breast monthly, and leg cramping, as if premenstrual. D&C is performed
>following week, OBGYN says uterus is back to thin and looks fine.
>Results: Inactive endometrium with metaplasia.
>
>Am I okay? I'm assuming all this is to say my uterus is getting old. But
>what is fueling the growth of the cysts on my ovaries. And the shifting
>size of my uterus? I ordered my own FSH, which is 43.1 (over 23 is
>menopausal), and CA 125 which is 7.8 (over 30 is abnormal). They would
>not order these tests for me. Said they couldn't justify, but I needed
>to know more to feel better. Any observations would be appreciated.