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Is It Normal To Experience Spotting Post Polyp Removal?
Question: Good Afternoon Doctor,
How are you? I hope you remember me. I was in touch with you last month as I underwent a D&C. I was also previously diagnosed also with Serous Borderline Ovarian tumor.
As I had detailed to you in my previous message doctor, the path report for the D&C came back as a polyp and fibroid. The report was uploaded for your reference.
In my last email to you, I had detailed my menstrual diary. Please kindly see below the latest additions. I am concerned of the spotting that is still going on after my this month's period. Please see below details.
Kindly let me know your opinion doctor and / or if I should go to the doctor again.
Thanking you in advance,
XXXXXX
1. 30 XXXXXXX 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
2. 24 Feb. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
3. 24 Mar. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
4. 19 Apr. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
5. 24 May 2014 - First day of period. Heavy period. Bleeding for 5 days, with spotting noted on 6th day.
6. 27 Jun 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Lighter than previous period and similar to older light periods.
7. 24 Jul 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 4 days with spotting fresh blood on 5th day.
8. 21 Aug. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 5 days.
9. 17 Sept. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 4 days.
10. 17 Oct. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 5 days.
11. 5th Nov. - 11th Nov. 2014: Started spotting
12th - 15 Nov 2014 had my period.
16th - 17tn Nov 2014 spotting.
18th Nov. D &C
19th - 23rd Nov. Light bleeding after D&C
24th - 27th Nov spotting
28th Nov to 3 Dec. No spotting
4th Dec. Spotting
5th - 11th Dec. No spotting
12th Dec - First day of period
13th Dec. - Second day of period. Heavy flow.
14th - 15th Dec. - Third & Fourth days of period. Almost ending.
16th - 18th Dec - spotting
19th Dec - spotting brown in color
20th Dec - light pink spotting after CT scan. XXXXXXX was injected. coincidence?
21st Dec - no spotting
22nd Dec - thick vaginal discharge with brown in color and a thin light speck of pink
How are you? I hope you remember me. I was in touch with you last month as I underwent a D&C. I was also previously diagnosed also with Serous Borderline Ovarian tumor.
As I had detailed to you in my previous message doctor, the path report for the D&C came back as a polyp and fibroid. The report was uploaded for your reference.
In my last email to you, I had detailed my menstrual diary. Please kindly see below the latest additions. I am concerned of the spotting that is still going on after my this month's period. Please see below details.
Kindly let me know your opinion doctor and / or if I should go to the doctor again.
Thanking you in advance,
XXXXXX
1. 30 XXXXXXX 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
2. 24 Feb. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
3. 24 Mar. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
4. 19 Apr. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Less than normal.
5. 24 May 2014 - First day of period. Heavy period. Bleeding for 5 days, with spotting noted on 6th day.
6. 27 Jun 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for only 3 days. Lighter than previous period and similar to older light periods.
7. 24 Jul 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 4 days with spotting fresh blood on 5th day.
8. 21 Aug. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 5 days.
9. 17 Sept. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 4 days.
10. 17 Oct. 2014 - First day of period. Bleeding for 5 days.
11. 5th Nov. - 11th Nov. 2014: Started spotting
12th - 15 Nov 2014 had my period.
16th - 17tn Nov 2014 spotting.
18th Nov. D &C
19th - 23rd Nov. Light bleeding after D&C
24th - 27th Nov spotting
28th Nov to 3 Dec. No spotting
4th Dec. Spotting
5th - 11th Dec. No spotting
12th Dec - First day of period
13th Dec. - Second day of period. Heavy flow.
14th - 15th Dec. - Third & Fourth days of period. Almost ending.
16th - 18th Dec - spotting
19th Dec - spotting brown in color
20th Dec - light pink spotting after CT scan. XXXXXXX was injected. coincidence?
21st Dec - no spotting
22nd Dec - thick vaginal discharge with brown in color and a thin light speck of pink
Brief Answer:
WAIT FOR 3-5 DAYS
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Good to hear from you.
I have reviewed your menstrual record.
As I mentioned earlier, some spotting in the first cycle after polyp / fibroid removal is to be expected.
You just had your period , and then had a few days of spotting.
So far so good.
If the spotting continues over the next few days, then you need further more detailed evaluation.
The polyp might not have been completely removed or might have recurred.
ALso, what was the report of the CT scan - why was it carried out ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
WAIT FOR 3-5 DAYS
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Good to hear from you.
I have reviewed your menstrual record.
As I mentioned earlier, some spotting in the first cycle after polyp / fibroid removal is to be expected.
You just had your period , and then had a few days of spotting.
So far so good.
If the spotting continues over the next few days, then you need further more detailed evaluation.
The polyp might not have been completely removed or might have recurred.
ALso, what was the report of the CT scan - why was it carried out ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor,
The CT scan was part of my follow-ups for the borderline ovarian tumor that I was diagnosed of before.
For how many more days should I watch out for the spotting before going in for further evaluation again. My period ended on 15th Dec. and so I have already spotted for 7 days now.
Could you advice doctor what sort of further evaluation I can expect?Dear Doctor, could you advise for how many more days I should wait.
Also what sort of further evaluation I can expect.
Thank you,
XXXXXX
The CT scan was part of my follow-ups for the borderline ovarian tumor that I was diagnosed of before.
For how many more days should I watch out for the spotting before going in for further evaluation again. My period ended on 15th Dec. and so I have already spotted for 7 days now.
Could you advice doctor what sort of further evaluation I can expect?Dear Doctor, could you advise for how many more days I should wait.
Also what sort of further evaluation I can expect.
Thank you,
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT PERIOD.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Further evaluation would be in the form of a pelvic ultrasound scan and a repeat hysteroscopy if so indicated.
You should wait for one more cycle.
Put up with any sort of spotting that you might have this month, and if it persists after your next period too, you need to consult your doctor again.
I hope hormonal assessments have been carried out - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin at the very least.
Take care.
WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT PERIOD.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Further evaluation would be in the form of a pelvic ultrasound scan and a repeat hysteroscopy if so indicated.
You should wait for one more cycle.
Put up with any sort of spotting that you might have this month, and if it persists after your next period too, you need to consult your doctor again.
I hope hormonal assessments have been carried out - FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin at the very least.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor
Only TSH has been done for thyroid check.
no other hormonal tests done.
best regards,
XXXXXX
Only TSH has been done for thyroid check.
no other hormonal tests done.
best regards,
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
GET THEM DONE IF SPOTTING PERSISTS.
Detailed Answer:
If you continue to spot after your next period too, then you need to have the other hormonal tests done too.
They are best done on day 2 of your cycle.
Take care.
GET THEM DONE IF SPOTTING PERSISTS.
Detailed Answer:
If you continue to spot after your next period too, then you need to have the other hormonal tests done too.
They are best done on day 2 of your cycle.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor for your inputs. As suggested, I will wait till next period.
I hope and pray the spotting will go away. It is really worrisome.
Regards,
XXXXX
I hope and pray the spotting will go away. It is really worrisome.
Regards,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
TAKE CARE.
Detailed Answer:
I do hope so too, I can understand how distressing it can get.
Are you overweight by any chance ?
WHat is your height and weight ?
Try and minimize the following situations - they might exacerbate the spotting - anxiety, stress, emotional turbulence, unaccustomed exercise, weight fluctuations, smoking, drinking, late nights, erratic eating , travelling frequently etc.
Do keep me posted.
Take care.
TAKE CARE.
Detailed Answer:
I do hope so too, I can understand how distressing it can get.
Are you overweight by any chance ?
WHat is your height and weight ?
Try and minimize the following situations - they might exacerbate the spotting - anxiety, stress, emotional turbulence, unaccustomed exercise, weight fluctuations, smoking, drinking, late nights, erratic eating , travelling frequently etc.
Do keep me posted.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor,
I am 156 cm in height and 60 kg. in weight. I think it is considered as slightly over weight.
I am quite anxious and emotionally disturbed due to my health. Otherwise, I do not have any other issues with regards to exercise, weight fluctuations, etc.
I don't smoke, nor drink, nor have late nights or nor do I travel often.
Unfortunately, health problems are simply recurring to me.
Best regards,
XXXXXX
I am 156 cm in height and 60 kg. in weight. I think it is considered as slightly over weight.
I am quite anxious and emotionally disturbed due to my health. Otherwise, I do not have any other issues with regards to exercise, weight fluctuations, etc.
I don't smoke, nor drink, nor have late nights or nor do I travel often.
Unfortunately, health problems are simply recurring to me.
Best regards,
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
NOTHING TO WORRY
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Yes, losing a few kgs will help, but I can see nothing ominous or disturbing in the personal details.
Relax, this can happen at times , am sure it will stabilize in a month of two.
Take care.
NOTHING TO WORRY
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Yes, losing a few kgs will help, but I can see nothing ominous or disturbing in the personal details.
Relax, this can happen at times , am sure it will stabilize in a month of two.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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