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sigmalady posted:
My tubes were tied, clipped and burnt in 1997 and that was 5 years after I had my last period. I started bleeding again after 20 years on April 4, 2012. It started with clots and cramps, then all of a sudden I had one day of a full flow. My dr put me on pervera to stop the bleeding, and it did for 3 days....I've been bleeding non stop since the 4 of July. All of my tests have come back negative, but my dr has determined that I need a hystomesty. Can anyone tell me what the heck is wrong with me???????
8 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Change of LifeMy tubes were tied, clipped and burnt in 1997 and that was 5 years after I had my last period. I started bleeding again after 20 years on April 4, 2012. It started with clots and cramps, then all of a sudden I had one day of a full flow. My dr put me on pervera to stop the bleeding, and it did for 3 days....I've been bleeding non stop since the 4 of July. All of my tests have come back negative, but my dr has determined that I need a hystomesty. Can anyone tell me what the heck is wrong with me???????
Mary Jane Minkin, MD responded:
Dear Sigmalady,
Hard to say-did your doctor do a D and C? to see what's going on in the lining of your uterus? Have you had an ultrasound to see what your ovaries are up to? Those would be the tests that could give you some information on what's up. But you shouldn't be bleeding like this after 20 years, so it definitely bears some intervention.
good luck,
Mary Jane
Hard to say-did your doctor do a D and C? to see what's going on in the lining of your uterus? Have you had an ultrasound to see what your ovaries are up to? Those would be the tests that could give you some information on what's up. But you shouldn't be bleeding like this after 20 years, so it definitely bears some intervention.
good luck,
Mary Jane
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeDear Sigmalady,<br />Hard to say-did your doctor do a D and C? to see what's going on in the lining of your uterus? Have you had an ultrasound to see what your ovaries are up to? Those would be the tests that could give you some information on what's up. But you shouldn't be bleeding like this after 20 years, so it definitely bears some intervention.<br />good luck,<br />Mary Jane
sigmalady replied to Mary Jane Minkin, MD's response:
My dr has done all of those tests and they all came back negative. I've had 2 ultrasounds....inside and out, I've had a biopsy all returned negative. She wanted to do a D and C but because of my clot factor she has decided to do a hysterectomy, but she won't tell me what's wrong. I'm not stupid...I know my body....I've had it for almost 55 years. Please help me.
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeMy dr has done all of those tests and they all came back negative. I've had 2 ultrasounds....inside and out, I've had a biopsy all returned negative. She wanted to do a D and C but because of my clot factor she has decided to do a hysterectomy, but she won't tell me what's wrong. I'm not stupid...I know my body....I've had it for almost 55 years. Please help me.
There's a clotting risk with any pelvic surgery, hysterectomy included. And conversely, if you don't clot properly, you can bleed out (don't know the specifics of your "clot factor"). If you have polyps or fibroids, they can cause heavy bleeding especially if your clotting is compromised.
I personally would want a diagnosis before agreeing to have an organ removed. And it's worth trying a more conservative treatment before resorting to organ removal. JMO
I personally would want a diagnosis before agreeing to have an organ removed. And it's worth trying a more conservative treatment before resorting to organ removal. JMO
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeThere's a clotting risk with any pelvic surgery, hysterectomy included. And conversely, if you don't clot properly, you can bleed out (don't know the specifics of your "clot factor"). If you have polyps or fibroids, they can cause heavy bleeding especially if your clotting is compromised. <br /><br />I personally would want a diagnosis before agreeing to have an organ removed. And it's worth trying a more conservative treatment before resorting to organ removal. JMO
Anon_6061 responded:
Forgot to mention - It's possible you have some sort of endocrine disorder. Have you had any testing done for that, such as thyroid labs? A trip to an endocrinologist may be worthwhile.
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeForgot to mention - It's possible you have some sort of endocrine disorder. Have you had any testing done for that, such as thyroid labs? A trip to an endocrinologist may be worthwhile.
Yesterday a lump was found in my left breast. The dr who read my pictures has reccommed that I have the lump removed. Every so often my milk ducts clog up and swell up. It is very painful. I go through that at least 3 to 4 times a year. I would like to get everything removed at one time. Is that a wise decision?
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeYesterday a lump was found in my left breast. The dr who read my pictures has reccommed that I have the lump removed. Every so often my milk ducts clog up and swell up. It is very painful. I go through that at least 3 to 4 times a year. I would like to get everything removed at one time. Is that a wise decision?
Sometimes I have to have it lanced or it will burst on its own,Then I have to go and have it packed. Either way I suffer very, very bad.
Is it this hard for every woman?
Is it this hard for every woman?
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeSometimes I have to have it lanced or it will burst on its own,Then I have to go and have it packed. Either way I suffer very, very bad.<br />Is it this hard for every woman?
Dear Sigmalady,
Sorry that things don't seem totally clear to me. With a negative biopsy, there still could be something going on in the uterus, so a D and C would certainly be a reasonable idea. It's not at all clear that the breast issue is related to what's going on in the pelvis. If you do have a new solid lump in the breast, it needs to be investigated, too. You can find out it if it's solid or not by having an ultrasound; ultrasounds are good for finding out if a lump is solid or fluid filled. If indeed you have a new solid lump, and you need a D and C, yes, they could be done together. So I'd get things a bit more investigated before deciding on the final surgical procedure.
Good luck,
Mary Jane
Sorry that things don't seem totally clear to me. With a negative biopsy, there still could be something going on in the uterus, so a D and C would certainly be a reasonable idea. It's not at all clear that the breast issue is related to what's going on in the pelvis. If you do have a new solid lump in the breast, it needs to be investigated, too. You can find out it if it's solid or not by having an ultrasound; ultrasounds are good for finding out if a lump is solid or fluid filled. If indeed you have a new solid lump, and you need a D and C, yes, they could be done together. So I'd get things a bit more investigated before deciding on the final surgical procedure.
Good luck,
Mary Jane
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeDear Sigmalady,<br />Sorry that things don't seem totally clear to me. With a negative biopsy, there still could be something going on in the uterus, so a D and C would certainly be a reasonable idea. It's not at all clear that the breast issue is related to what's going on in the pelvis. If you do have a new solid lump in the breast, it needs to be investigated, too. You can find out it if it's solid or not by having an ultrasound; ultrasounds are good for finding out if a lump is solid or fluid filled. If indeed you have a new solid lump, and you need a D and C, yes, they could be done together. So I'd get things a bit more investigated before deciding on the final surgical procedure.<br />Good luck,<br />Mary Jane
I'm not a doctor but I know women who've had ultrasounds to get a better view of breast lumps (as Dr. Minkin suggested). And then if it looked suspicious, they had a needle biopsy to determine whether or not it needed to be removed.
Report This| Share this:Change of LifeI'm not a doctor but I know women who've had ultrasounds to get a better view of breast lumps (as Dr. Minkin suggested). And then if it looked suspicious, they had a needle biopsy to determine whether or not it needed to be removed.
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