Pelvic & Trans-vaginal ultrasound

June 11, 2004

Edie,

They always preferred me to have my ultrasound done within 10 days of

the first day of my last period. My radiologist would not allow me

to do the songrams at any other time.

I think once you develop a certain time of mouth when you initially

began having your ultrasounds done you are to continue to have them

done around the same time so there would be less inconsistencies.

Good luck,

Shaunah

> Dear LOL:

>

> I am soon due for another pelvic & transvaginal ultrasound to

monitor the grown/shrinkage of my largest fibroid. Can any of you

please guide me as to the optimal time to schedule it.... i.e.:

Right before period, during period, right after period, etc.??? Any

advice would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks, Edie

>

June 11, 2004

Dear Shauna, Roma and all LOL:

Thanks for your replies to my question about timing of ultrasounds (pelvic and

TV) to monitor fibroid growth. I guess I am concerned because my periods (I'm

49 and WAY perimenopausal) are FAR from regular - could be every 10-14 days,

then skip 2-3 months, and so on. So, that was why I asked if I should go either

during a period, or wait until after - because I can never tell when it's going

to be BEFORE a period. And - (thanks Roma) - I know I did have some ovarian

cysts but any/all gynos who have been monitoring them said they were

insignificant in size. And, as far as anticipating ovulation - impossible

because of my extremely irregular cycles. Oh well - guess I'll have to wing it.

Although I am not due for another ultrasound until September (had one in

February 2004, when they found considerable shrinkage), I think I should go

sooner - perhaps July or so - because I can feel an almost certain growth, as

well as increased symptoms such as bloating, " lumps, " constipation (I use

Metamucil and Fiber Choice), and urinary frequency. Thanks again, ladies! Edie

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