I was wondering if anyone has had the same problem. My cousin had a "period" early but the bleeding wasn't normal - it was like a tap, especially during the second day she was in the loo all day. Then at about 4 in the morning, there was something coming out which got stuck, when it eventually came - after some pain, it was grey in colour, solid and was about the size of her hand. She said it wasn't period clots, coz you can usually press on them and they dis-intergrate, whereas, this grey thing was hard, and she couldn't press on it, it looked like "bubble wrap" on one side. it was clean and not covered with blood or anything. She couldn't believe it came out of her. She's not a kid (23) but didnt know what to do, she was scared, but the doctor just gave her some tablets. I told her to request a scan and REALLY explain in detail what went on. she had some sort growth removed from her uterus when she was 21 but they didn't say what it was. Can anyone relate to this, any doctors here?
2006-12-15 13:00:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes - she is sexually active - she said she uses protection, but it didnt look like a person/ baby. it was just grey.
2006-12-15 13:12:46 · update #1
She lives in South Africa, I don't think the doctors give a hoot about anything. Because as far as I know at 21, she was just told she had a growth which was "vacuumed", and i dont think she was monitored after that. this current thing just came out after bleeding - can something that big just fall out, just like that?
2006-12-15 13:24:54 · update #2
What did she have removed when she was 21? was it a Hydatidiform Mole?
What you describe appears to be very similar.
If she was indeed treated earlier for Hydatidiform mole, then is she being monitored for beta-HCG in blood?
A brief description given below, to help you and your cousin decide if this was indeed the problem:
A hydatidiform mole is a rare mass or growth that may form inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. See also choriocarcinoma.
A hydatidiform mole results from over-production of the tissue that is supposed to develop into the placenta. The placenta normally nourishes a fetus during pregnancy. Instead, these tissues develop into a mass. The mass is usually made up of placental material that grows uncontrolled. Often, there is no fetus at all.
The cause is not completely understood. Potential causes may include defects in the egg, abnormalities within the uterus, or nutritional deficiencies. Women under 20 or over 40 years of age have a higher risk. Other risk factors include diets low in protein, folic acid, and carotene.
More than 80% of hydatidiform moles are benign (non-cancerous). The outcome after treatment is usually excellent. Close follow-up is essential. Highly effective means of contraception are recommended to avoid pregnancy for at least 6-12 months.
In 10-15% of cases, hydatidiform moles may develop into invasive moles. These may intrude so far into the uterine wall that hemorrhage or other complications develop.
2006-12-15 13:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by blum19 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is she sexually active? Sounds like a miscarriage. That is what the placenta looks like.
2006-12-15 21:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by mo_c_mo33 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
INFECTION
2006-12-15 21:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by karoline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋