I have been having some bleeding between my periods for a couple of months. I saw my gynaec who did a physical exam and said that I have an ulcer in my cervix, which had a blue spot. She said that it could be due to endometeriosis. She asked me to get a scan done at another doctor's place as she was going abroad for 3 months. I went to the other doctor and had the scan done. He said that I have a 'haemorrhagic cyst' and asked me to leave it alone for the time being and have another ultrasound after 2 or 3 menstrual cycles. I am somehow not too comfortable with this new doctor, so could not discuss everything with him. Could you please tell me whether haemorrhagic cyst and chocolate cyst are one and the same? Do my symptoms indicate endometriosis? Can the ultrasound differentiate between the two?
I am worried because I am all alone with a 3 year old son and have no one for support if things my condition worsens.
If any of you answering my question is a doctor, please let me know.
2007-02-23 20:03:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hemorrhagic and chocolate cysts are the same... Though relatively new to medicine, I can't recall learning about a chocolate cyst on a cervix- they are more common on ovaries. There is a possibility that you may have endometeriosis... have you tried getting pregnant but unable? Are your periods irregular? If the answer is no, then that "may" rule out endometriosis. An ultrasound is merely a device used to see if there are any growth but they aren't specific... I'd rather go with an MRI as the scans are more detailed. But, if you are thinking about it being endometriosis, there is no "macroscopic" (can't see with the naked eye) means of diagnosising it, rather it has to be done on a microscopic level (this would entail a tissue biopsy). I really wouldn't sit on this problem for too long, because God-forbid in a worse case scenario it can be a cancerous lession and once again, a tissue biopsy would be necessary to rule that out, along with a CBC (complete blood count) test. Hopes this helps and best wishes.
2007-02-23 20:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Crown_Prince_Ali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's very possible that it could be due to endometriosis but sometimes other hormone imbalances can cause bleeding between periods, same with stress as one of the other posters had said. Chocolate cysts are very common with endo and when seen on ultrasound can be a suspicion of endometriosis but the only way to definitively diagnose it is thru outpatient surgery called a laparoscopy.
Because you are not comfortable with this new dr I would recommend getting another opinion from another dr not in the same practice as the one you are seeing now. If the military is an issue here when it comes to drs see if you can talk to the base commander with the help of your husband (if he's the one in the military) to see what you can do to try and get help off base.
The reason I bring this up is b/c I've talked to a number of women on endometriosis lists who have had challenging situations with the military, many of the military wives.
To read up more about endometriosis pls check out: http://www.endocenter.org
Hope this helps.
2007-02-23 20:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey I was diagnosed with endo @ 15 and was promptly referred for a laproscopy (a surgical procedure where they make an incision in your navel and place a tiny camera inside to have a squiz about your ovaries etc to look for any endo - it looks gross like little cysts) and if you do have any they will then make another incision either side of your navel for their scalpels and tongs and then literally "slice" off the endo. The operation is fairly painless although u do feel a bit soft round the tummy for a good month. The operation has an 85% success rate (meaning that for 85% of endo sufferers it will never grow back). Being on the pill also helps to slow down the growth of endometriosis. Talk to your GP about it but I would strongly recommend it - its changed my life :-)
2016-05-24 05:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What other symptoms are you having. Endo can cause ir-regular bleeding, but it also has cramping and other issues. Endo can not be seen on a scan or ultra sound. The only way to know for sure if you have endo is by the symptoms and/or surgery. If you don't feel comfortable w/ the doctor that you were sent to I think you should keep looking for one. If you can't share everything w/ the doc then they really can't give you the medical attention that you might need.
Good Luck
2007-02-24 01:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by gethelp9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a dr-but i had endometriosis abt 10 yrs back due to which i cudnt concieve-i had it surgically removed and i have two kids now-i dunno what haemorrhagic cyst is-but endometriosis or chocolate cysts r the same-each time u have ur period-u wont bleed completely externally-bits get stuck in other parts of ur reproductive organs-like uterus or ovaries--in which case-each time u mensturate-the bits stuck to these areas also expand-many months later-it becomes a chocolate color-hence the name and it cud b real painful and prevent u from concieving-the cysts can b dissolved thru tablets or corrected surgically or via laser-pls get info in ur area and get another opinion.gud luck
2007-02-23 20:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by cherark 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor but I have had the same trouble, i under went surgery and had a small section taken out for testing of endo, i was in the clear abnormal bleeding can be caused by stress, i would certainly seek out another doctot about your cysts, dont let things ride out, go a.s.a.p
2007-02-23 20:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋