Re: Something's really wrong---No Cycle!
From: Jessica Bardales MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 16:32:26 -0600 (CST)
Sorry to cause you more worries!! Yes, Asherman's syndrome can be
treated, if this is the problem in your situation, and you can have
normal cycles again.
At Wed, 27 Nov 2002, Lourdes wrote:
>
>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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