[Rhapsody]

After a year of having four abnormal pap smears and now five months of constant bleeding/spotting followed by full blown over flowing painful periods I have failed to have a period what so ever... I have an apt on July 8th to see the GYN specialist that took care of me last year during my bladder pexy - surgery.

[AAAAA]

(((((Rhapsody))))) so sorry that you're dealing with this. I too deal with these issues. My Gyn gave me shots to start my period then shots to stop them. Have they done a biopsy yet?

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by AAAAA

Have they done a biopsy yet?

No biopsy yet.... but it will probably come after my apt.
I am shooting for the removal of my uterus if this is not early menopause.
... I was told I might go through menopause early.

[silentandscared]

Rhapsody

sorry you are having to deal with all this................its not good l know
As you said about the hysterectomythis was my only option two years ago and l can certainly sat l dont regret it one bit and it did seem to stop all probs in fact all l have to do is have what they call a vault smear every year. Good luck with your appoinment and make sure to get that biopsynot nice but essential
take care and rest some

Mandyxx

[bebop]

when I was 23 I started having periods like that. went on for about 10 months. ended with total hysterectomy at 24. good luck hon.

[EJ711]

Rhapsody,

I was thinking early menopause too.

I had my uterus removed 20 years ago. They pop them out through your belly-button these days -- no wide smiles on your stomach.

I am sorry you have been going through such a rough time.

EJ

[Rhapsody]

I got my period this morning..... three weeks late but it is here and its letting its self be known with PAIN PAIN and more PAIN.

Can't wait for the GYN apt I have on July 8th -

[Rhapsody]

Keeping fingers crossed..... Apt is set for this Wednesday @ 1:45

[Rachie]

Good luck, i hope everything is ok

[Rhapsody]

Had my apt - and it hurt!

Doctor took another pap smear, did a biopsy of the uterus, and did an internal ultra sound of the vaginal area.

Will have results in 7 to 10 days.
... they are checking for cancer among other things - we talked about a possible hysterectomy.

[shezbut]

((((hugs))))) and very best wishes to you honey!!

[January]

Please keep us posted on what's happening. Ok?

[bebop]

did they talk about it possibly being menopause? will keep you in my prayers hon.

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by bebop

did they talk about it possibly being menopause?

No talk of menopause at this moment.... will see what the test show then go from there.

[bipolo]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

After a year of having four abnormal pap smears and now five months of constant bleeding/spotting followed by full blown over flowing painful periods I have failed to have a period what so ever... I have an apt on July 8th to see the GYN specialist that took care of me last year during my bladder pexy - surgery.

I just had a hysterectomy 3.5 weeks ago because of severe cramping for years. I can tell you that if at all possible have them do it vaginally. I have to question whether they even did anything. It doesn't even feel like I had surgery. There are no external incisions and I was out of the hospital and back home the next day. They took everything except my overies so I don't have to do hrts. I had some bad pains while in the hospital, but nothing that over the counter pain killers can't help. Good luck on what you decide.

[bipolo]

I think I lost my last statement to you. I had a hyster about 3.5 weeks ago. They went through the vagina and removed everthing but the overies. There is no external incisions and it doesn't even feel like they did surgery. i was out of the hospital the next day and over the counter pain meds help just fine when I need them. Medicine has come a long way with methods and recovery. Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.

[Rmdctc]

Good luck and let us know how your doing!