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Menopause (Expert Forum)
Bleeding 10 years after hysterectomy..
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Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
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Bleeding 10 years after hysterectomy..
by gl86, Jun 23, 2006 12:00AM
I had a TAH/BSO hysterectomy 10 years ago for severe endometriosis & scar tissue.
Lately I have been having stomach cramps,pelvic pain& some light bleeding. What could be causing this?
Lately I have been having stomach cramps,pelvic pain& some light bleeding. What could be causing this?
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Jun 24, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 24, 2006 12:00AM
A. It is difficult to know the cause of your problem without more information, an exam and some lab tests. Here are some thoughts. The stomach cramps and pain could be due to endometriosis returning. This is unlikely as it has been such a long time. It is more likely due to your intestinal tract. It could be something as common as an ulcer, Crohn’s disease or even something like a parasite such as giardia that comes from drinking well water. It will likely need to be evaluated by your doctor and may need a stool test for parasites and a colonoscopy and endoscopy to inspect your intestinal tract. The staining could be from vaginal dryness and not having estrogen for 10 years. Again, an exam is needed to look into the vagina and to make sure there is no blood from your rectum.
It should be possible for your doctor to find the reason after a more detailed history and exam and some lab tests and hopefully get things back to normal for you soon.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
It should be possible for your doctor to find the reason after a more detailed history and exam and some lab tests and hopefully get things back to normal for you soon.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
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