Re: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Nov 1997 22:29:15 -0600 (CST)
Dear Zan,
Dr. Bernard Cristalli hasa already answerted your post but I would just
like to tell you to look at this URL. It's for one of our newest
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Losts of infomation about this problem
Barbara
At Wed, 19 Nov 1997, Zan wrote:
>
>I've been experiencing AUB for a few years now, it started after I had a
>c-section and tubal ligation during the birth of my second child. Each
>month the bleeding, pain, and clotting increase. Last month I bled very
>heavily for 20 days. I finally gave in and went to a doctor yesterday.
>She did a pap smear because I had an abnormal one last year and had
>cryosurgery done to remove the cervical displaysia. I've been on
>progesterone cream (and suppositories) for one year with no results. She
>prescribed provera pills as an effort to get the bleeding under control.
>During the pelvic exam she "felt something" in my uterus. I am having a
>pelvic ultrasound on Nov 26 to see what's in there. She also said to be
>prepared for an endometrial biopsy in the near future. She seems
>honestly interested in finding and solving this problem which is a
>relief from my last doctor.
>My mother had uterine fibroids when she was my age (26) and had a
>hysterectomy at 28. Are uterine fibroids hereditary?
>Also I am a little afraid of cancer because I had a colposcopy and
>cryosurgery last year for what the doctor called "pre-cancerous" cells
>found on my cervix. I'm wondering what are the chances that all the
>cells weren't removed and have developed into cancer and would that
>cause my bleeding and pain problems?
>
>And if the doctor can't find a cause of the bleeding and pain, am I
>doomed to live like this forever? Do I have options?
>
>Thanks in Advance,
>Zan
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