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« Reply #60 on: February 05, 2009, 09:00:26 AM » |
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I had the thing where they use freon (or something) to freeze all of the surface cells on the cervix and then they die and sluff off for the next few days. Then you go in a couple of weeks later and have one of those uber-PAP smears with samples from every spot on the clock face to see if the cells that are left are normal.
The LEEP sounds mildly entertaining, but only on good drugs :).
The second one wasn't bad because the gynecologist knew what she was doing. She had me in a chair that rotated so my head was slanted downward and she could get at the... area... with great ease. She cut out the bad parts plus a little more for good measure. That was in 2005. I've had completely clear paps since. The first one. Don't get me started. The first one proved to me yet again that I will never, ever use a male gynecologist ever again. This guy didn't really know what he was doing; but that wasn't so bad. What was so bad was that he wanted to have an equipment salesman in the room during the procedure so that the salesman (who was about 24 and, yes, a MAN) could demonstrate the effective use of their new suction machine. The nurse who checked me in just announced this. I said absolutely not. She said it isn't that big a deal. I said it is to me, and absolutely not. She said that it would not hurt the procedure at all. I said it would to me, and absolutely not. I was furious. I don't know that I've ever been that angry. The salesman stayed outside. And then, afterwards, the doctor couldn't figure out why my blood pressure was so high. What an imbecile. I fired him immediately and found the gynecologist discussed above. I only had a year with her; my current gynecologist is also great. |
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« Reply #61 on: February 05, 2009, 12:43:00 PM » |
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During my first endometrial biopsy, I was warned that it would be slightly "uncomfortable." They lied. I went home and popped serious painkillers. The second biopsy went better because I knew what to expect. Fortunately, neither biopsy found anything wrong.
I've had multiple surgeries for fibroids (2 hysteroscopies and an abdominal myomectomy). During my c-section, they announced that I had another fibroid. Unless it gets bigger or starts to bother me, it can stay in there forever.
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« Reply #62 on: February 05, 2009, 12:51:29 PM » |
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I've had my current OB-GYN for, oh, 17 years. And boy, oh boy, does she know me. She'll give me the options and then say, but I know you would prefer this one. Uh huh. EXACTLY. My mother freaked when my doc didn't speak to me, just announced to the room at large that she was going to do a C-section on me. Um, Mom? We'd already said that if it came to that, don't waste time, just get to it. We'd already discussed that I wanted to try natural, but I was prepared for a section. GD even spoke to the doc out in the hall that we were prepared for the section.
But the ER doc I saw the night before my miscarriage? I wanted to kill him and his nurse. When he checked me, he was clumsy and didn't even try not to hurt me. The nurse told me I couldn't handle childbirth if I couldn't handle that little look-see. Childbirth doesn't involve having my insides pinched in half! Good Lord, I was surprised I didn't see blood everywhere! And all this was after making me wait for 2 hours before being taken back with a possible miscarriage. It was no wonder GD told the nurse who called us back the next night that there had better be someone waiting for us when we got to the hospital, because if we had to sit in the waiting room, there would be hell to pay. By that time we KNEW I had miscarried, and the D&C wouldn't wait until the next day. They still put me in a room with only a curtain between us and a couple with a screaming baby.
Volfan? I had an aunt who was told she had fibroids when she gave birth to my cousin. The doc said they would have to come out. For some reason, nothing was ever done about them and she died 10 years later of uterine cancer. Just saying, be careful!
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anthroid
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« Reply #63 on: February 05, 2009, 03:04:07 PM » |
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During my first endometrial biopsy, I was warned that it would be slightly "uncomfortable." They lied. I went home and popped serious painkillers. The second biopsy went better because I knew what to expect. Fortunately, neither biopsy found anything wrong.
I've had multiple surgeries for fibroids (2 hysteroscopies and an abdominal myomectomy). During my c-section, they announced that I had another fibroid. Unless it gets bigger or starts to bother me, it can stay in there forever.
Oh, the endometrial biopsy is a real winner. I've only had one, and that was enough for a lifetime. GM: what a bunch of clods. That nurse in particular sounds like a horror. |
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« Reply #64 on: February 05, 2009, 03:36:49 PM » |
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I want to speak out against hysterectomies for non-malignant ailments. Fibroids and other uterine problems can be corrected using interventional radiology. Don't fall for it from your OB/GYN (mine told me that her medical malpractice insurance didn't cover fibroid removal, only hysterectomies). A bit of research, a bit of drive out of state, and I had intrauterine embolism (5 day recovery) in place of a total hysterectomy for bleeding fibroids (9 week recovery, and you are free to imagine the cost and other differences). Seconded, and I want to throw in this link to a nonprofit that exists to provide info on hysterectomy alternatives: http://www.hersfoundation.com/ |
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« Reply #65 on: February 05, 2009, 08:07:25 PM » |
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How's this for a coincidence? The morning paper on the day of my hysterectomy back in '98 had an article on intrauterine embolism.
Fortunately, I was happy to be having the uterus out - I've kept my ovaries - so I didn't second-guess myself.
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« Reply #66 on: February 05, 2009, 11:44:09 PM » |
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new math:
2T + 1P < Gush
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rubygirl
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« Reply #67 on: February 07, 2009, 11:09:20 PM » |
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Okay, this is NOT on the scale of the previous health issues, but it relates to "lady parts" and I wanted to vent:
OH MY GOD CRAMPS AND BLOATING AAAAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!
AND I want to BITE people. In a mean way. GRRR.
And I'm out of my favorite period medicine, and I can't go out till tomorrow. !!!!!
Thanks. I appreciate the space for venting.
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« Reply #68 on: February 08, 2009, 08:01:07 AM » |
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Vent well taken, Rubygirl. It makes me marvel, sometimes, at how smoothly the world runs, given what half the population has to put up with.
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« Reply #69 on: February 08, 2009, 09:49:11 AM » |
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OH MY GOD CRAMPS AND BLOATING AAAAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!
AND I want to BITE people. In a mean way. GRRR.
Major sympathy. Hang in there! |
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« Reply #70 on: February 08, 2009, 10:19:40 AM » |
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Thanks, psychdiva and secretweapon. I appreciate the support!
I still feel crappy today, but the urge to bite is gone, thank goodness. :-) I have something I have to do this morning, but this afternoon I plan to spend in bed with my heating pad. And my drugs.
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« Reply #71 on: February 08, 2009, 10:23:43 AM » |
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I still feel crappy today, but the urge to bite is gone, thank goodness. :-) I have something I have to do this morning, but this afternoon I plan to spend in bed with my heating pad. And my drugs.
FWIW, some things that help when I've got Cramps from Hell: a hot shower prior to my session with the heating pad, doing the yoga Child's Pose. I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over. |
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« Reply #72 on: February 08, 2009, 11:55:13 AM » |
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I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over.
I've tried this, but I can't give it any sort of ringing endorsement. Rubygirl, I know the urge to bite, and it's not fun. Since I've kept my ovaries, I still have the PMS, and this past month was particularly bad. It's gotten worse sine I started with the perimenopausal symptoms ... if it weren't for Paxil, a number of people would have tooth marks by now. |
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« Reply #73 on: February 08, 2009, 12:03:02 PM » |
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I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over.
Hmm. Now I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has found that orgasms help with cramps/pain! |
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« Reply #74 on: February 08, 2009, 12:12:36 PM » |
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I've read that an orgasm can help because the uterine contractions propel the excess tissue outwards...but that's the last thing on my mind when I'm doubled over.
Hmm. Now I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has found that orgasms help with cramps/pain! No, I'm sure you're not! A little bird told me that they are good for prevention, too, so you should try to get them often, like as part of a normal exercise routine. I know it sounds tough, ladies, but I think we can do it. |
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