WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: had the endometrial biopsy, should I stop worrying now?

Re: had the endometrial biopsy, should I stop worrying now?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Jan 1998 21:21:38 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: carol: "had the endometrial biopsy, should I stop worrying now?"

At Thu, 8 Jan 1998, carol wrote: >
>I'm 41 years old. Regular cycles. I had an endometrial biopsy in
>November because of abnormal bleeding. The results came back normal.
>Still have the abnormal bleeding, and doctor has suggested (1) sit tight
>and see what happens, (2) birth control pills for a couple of months if
>the bleeding doesn't stop on its own, and (3) D&C if the pill doesn't
>set things straight.
>
>What I want to ask you all is, should I stop worrying that the bleeding
>is a sign of something serious? If I were your patient, would you do any
>other diagnostic stuff before heading to the BCP or D&C steps in this
>plan of action?

I'd consider a sonogram or sonohysterogram to delineate the uterus and any abnormalities of the cavity of the uterus ( a specialized sonogram ). If that's normal, I'd go for the birth control pills.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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