WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding/Post Hysterectomy

Re: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding/Post Hysterectomy

From: Agustin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 Jan 1998 00:42:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 22 Jan 1998, Kim wrote: >
>I am 35 years old and just had an abdominal hysterectomy on December
>18th - only my uterus was removed. I have had no pregnancies. The
>hysterectomy was performed because of ongoing problems with abnormal
>uterine bleeding which could not be corrected with hormones, D&C or
>other methods. I have never had "normal" periods since I was 16. At
>that time I was placed on birth control pills to correct the problems
>(very little bleeding, horrible cramps, and terrible headaches). This
>corrected the problem until I went off of the pill approximately 5 years
>ago (at which time I had my tubes tied). The abnormal bleeding became
>increasingly worse in the past year. Particularly since September 97,
>when I continued to have one long period with horrible cramping & clots.
>During this time, I also had a problem with chronic uterine infections.
>After my hysterectomy I developed post-surgical complications with
>vaginal bleeding 3 weeks after surgery. My doctor diagnosed an
>infection and I was placed on IV antibiotic with oral flagyl for 10
>days. The bleeding has finally stopped, however, I still continue to
>have some abdominal pain. Also, I still feel like I am ovulating every
>2 weeks (swollen breasts, cramping, and a discharge). I have had past
>ovarian cysts. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this
>problem. My doctor could not find any evidence of endometriosis or
>endomyosis(?), fibroids, etc. Although I have an family history (my mom
>and one aunt) who have had fibroid tumors & endometriosis). I am
>looking for further information on uterine/pelvic infections and any
>role that abnormal ovulation may play in the problems I am having.

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