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Bleeding: I know what's happening is not normal but is it cancer?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jul 23, 2023 | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
Helen. The sonohysterogram is scheduled for tomorrow.
I'm quite nervous as they've advised its uncomfortable and I should take something an hour before.
My gyno could barely get a biopsy because my cervix was so narrow and it was incredibly painful. I suspect it will be a challenge for the sono tomorrow too.
We know I have a few calcified very small fibroids and through pelvic exam should could not find any polyps.
What was your diagnosis in the end?
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@hildac When I had the D & C with hysteroscopy I had light anesthesia similar to what is administered for a colonoscopy. So I wasn't uncomfortable during the procedure.
My diagnosis was endometroid adenocarcinoma, FIGO 1. My gynecologist was stunned as he did not think I had any risk factors but in fact I did. I'd entered menopause late (at about age 60) and I've never had children. The symptoms of bleeding and the cramping went away right after the D & C. However with that diagnosis (and I was shocked too) I was referred to Mayo Clinic as I live in a rural area where hysterectomies (if needed, which I did need) are not done for cancer. Within days after the referral to Mayo Clinic I had an appointment in Gynecological Surgery with a gynoncologist. I had a hysterectomy with removal of uterus, bilateral fallopian tubes, ovaries and cervix. After surgery, pathology staged the cancer as 1a.
I'm hoping that your diagnosis will not be cancer. There are other possibilities for your symptoms and it's good that you are continuing to pursue medical care.
I understand that all of this is frightening. Personally, I was less frightened once there was a plan in place for addressing my symptoms and getting some answers.
Did your doctor prescribe medication for you to take prior to the procedure? Will you come back and let me know how the procedure goes and the diagnosis once you have more information?