Post Hysterectomy Abalsion + Vaginal Bleeding Posted: 05-28-07 06:07am
I had a hysterectomy in 10/06, cervix left
in. Still had a recorded monthly menstral
cycle. Had an abalsion on4/26/07, both
cauterized and then a paste.
I am still have bleeding. This past week
it was moderate bleeding and alot of
tissue, it only lasted 24 hours. Doctor
now wants to go in and remove the cervix,
which he has been against up to this
point. My husband and I are very
angry, and feel something is wrong. We
want to get a second opinion, and maybe
even an attorney. Are we wrong to feel
this way? Is the normal. No one I have
talked to, friendly or professional feels
this is normal.
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Kia
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Posted: 05-28-07 10:26am
no it isn't normal.
I'm intrigued how a doctor even suggested
and then performed an ablasion after you
had a hysterectomy.
sounds like someone isn't givng you the
full story.
small amounts of bleeding are common post
hyst.
especially if you have your cervix (what
they don't tell you is that as well as the
cervix they leave a small "pocket" of
uterus.
This often contains endometrium (uterus
lining) that is sensitive to your homones
still and often produces a monthly bleed -
but it should be light (spotting) due to
the limited amount of tissue.
full period style bleeding is not right
and should most definately be
investigated.
before commiting to further surgury I,
personally, would suggest that you
definately get a second opinion.
I've been in the position of having been
told I had had a hyst and to then have
continued monthly cycles post
operatively.
My case has turned out to be a lot more
complex than I or anyone could ever have
imagined.
I am now getting answers (2 1/2 years
after the fact) from a different
hospital.
In a best case scenario (for your
symptoms) you would have been left with a
larger than typical "pocket" above your
cervix, which contains endo tissue and
that your ovaries are not producing a
correct balance of hormones.
which should then hopefully be treatable
with progesterone (in some form).
I'm glad your hubby is with you on this.
Before getting an attorney, get a second
opinion. If you are indeed in the best
case scenario as suggested above, then
there isn't much likely hood of getting a
law suit off the ground.
However, if the second opinion reveals
anything else, then you may well have a
case against the original doctors
performing the surgury and giving the post
operative care.
Let us know what you decide and the
outcome if you feel comfortable to do so.
You didn’t tell me why exactly your
uterus was removed. What was the
patho-histological report after the first
and second surgery? Vaginal bleeding is
not normal. If vaginal bleeding continues
to persist, a total hysterectomy could be
performed. The prognosis depends upon the
patho-histological report. You can ask for
a second opinion from another
gynecologist.
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You didn’t tell me why exactly your
uterus was removed. What was the
patho-histological report after the first
and second surgery? Vaginal bleeding is
not normal. If vaginal bleeding continues
to persist, a total hysterectomy could be
performed. The prognosis depends upon the
patho-histological report. You can ask for
a second opinion from another
gynecologist.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Hysterectomy Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
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