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Re: heavy periods and cramping

From: Patti Tessler, FNP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Jan 1998 12:08:36 -0600 (CST)

At Mon, 19 Jan 1998, jean wrote: >
>I am 41, have had my tubes tied and over the past six months I have had
>10-12 day periods with heavy flow and cramping. My doctor did a pap
>last week and I am awaiting the results. He now wants to do an
>endometrial biopsy. Will the pap show enough so that I don't have to go
>under the knife?

No, you need the biopsy. They look at different things entirely. If it's any consolation, you will not be "cut" with a knife during the biopsy procedure.

>Can an exam tell if there are fibroids so that if this
>is the case those can be treated with out a biopsy?

No, an exam can't always find fibroids. Try the biopsy. Discuss your fears (pain? cutting?) with your health care provider. 

--
Patti Tessler, RN, Family Nurse Practitioner



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