Re: Something's really wrong---No Cycle!
From: Lourdes (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 12:40:01 -0600 (CST)
Okay, now I'm even more worried. Is this Asherman's Syndrome treatable
and can I get things back to normal (if that's what's wrong?)
Thanks for your prompt reply Doctor Bardales! I appreciate it.
At Wed, 27 Nov 2002, Jessica Bardales MD wrote:
>
>You would have to see a doctor all the same. An ultrasound should be
>done to rule out a condition called Asherman's Syndrome, in which the
>inner walls of the uterus scar and fuse together after a D&C.
>
>At Wed, 27 Nov 2002, Lourdes wrote:
>>
>>I am 27 and I had an abortion early Sept.02. Without the pill I have
>>irregular cycles, with the pill I have regular cycles. After the
>>procedure, I began the pill and have been through 3 packs already. I
>>normally begin my cycle the Tues./Wed. following the last active pill.
>>I haven't had a cycle since conception (which was July! That's six
>>months. I'm scared they sucked something out that wasn't supposed to be
>>out. I'm scared that since my cycle is not working, neither is my
>>reproductive system.
>>I called the clinic each month missed and they told me it was normal and
>>that it takes 8-10 weeks for a woman's hormone levels to get back to
>>normal. They assured me that the procedure does not suck out your
>>ovaries or go near your falopian tubes. But I am past 8-10 weeks. i am
>>scared to go to my real GYN b/c she loves children, we have a good
>>relationship and I am ashamed to tell her what I did. The last time I
>>went for my pap she was asking me when was I going to start my family. I
>>can't possibly tell her what I did
>>
>>Please help. I know this is not normal. Should I just go to a new GYN
>>to find out what's wrong and have some tests taken?
>
>--
>Jessica Bardales MD, SOCOG
>Hospital Ginecobstetrico Docente Provincial, Camaguey, Cuba.
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