Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Amy, I would persist for an answer. Your bleeding could definately be cuased by the fibroid (s). The pap test has a high rate of false/positives. Maybe you should ask for a retest. I had an endometrian biopsy to rule out cancer after bleeding 4 1/2 hours straight from a fibroid. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi, A pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer not Uterine/endometrial cancer. For that you need an endometrial bioopsy or a D+C or a hysteroscopy. How did your OB/GYN know what your Uterus looked like? Have you asked about changing your BCP? It would seem to me that perhaps a change in that would be in order. What does he/she say about the continual symptoms? Cheryl > Hi all, > > I'm a newbie with a question . . . > > I've been on continuous birth control since Dec. Periods stopped right away and little breakthrough bleeding. Then about two weeks ago I started spotting (new and old blood). I bleed small amounts every time I use the bathroom and in between and sometimes it looks like tissue is coming out. I am always in some sort of pain and have terrible diarrhea/constipation. > > I have fibroids, adhesions from surgeries, and possibly adenomyosis. My mom had uterine cancer, which the docs attibuted to hormone therapy after menopause. I am 40 and haven't gone through menopause. My ob-gyn said my uterus " didn't look cancerous " and they couldn't find my ovaries (he said cancerous ovaries are enlarged) and my paps have come back normal. However, I'm now wondering if I should see an oncologist just in case. > > Is continuous spotting while on birth control common with fibroids/adenomyosis? How do you rule out cancer? > > I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me. > Amy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi Amy, You could also speak with a Gyn Oncologist at some point just to discuss your risk factors for Uterine Ca. The NCI's website is WWW.cancer.gov. A mother having had Uterine Ca. is not a risk factor as it is with Breast cancer, but with your concerns and issues maybe a Gyn Onc could answer the questions you probably have given your fibroids, possible adeno etc. Cheryl > Hi all, > > I'm a newbie with a question . . . > I have fibroids, adhesions from surgeries, and possibly adenomyosis. My mom had uterine cancer, which the docs attibuted to hormone therapy after menopause. I am 40 and haven't gone through menopause. My ob-gyn said my uterus " didn't look cancerous " and they couldn't find my ovaries (he said cancerous ovaries are enlarged) and my paps have come back normal. However, I'm now wondering if I should see an oncologist just in case. > > Is continuous spotting while on birth control common with fibroids/adenomyosis? How do you rule out cancer? > > I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me. > Amy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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