uterine polyp

My sister had one and they just removed it in the office. She said it hurt a little but went home and was fine right after.

Hi Dollie

What makes them think you have a polyp?

Were they adamant that the (may possibly have a) polyp was the cause of the bleeding? Are there other possible causes for the bleeding that they either did not investigate, or did investigate and ruled out?

If it was the polyp, then it might happen again. Is that a problem for you? What is the worst bleeding that can happen?

If it was not the polyp, then what is the problem with doing nothing? Just cos it is there doesn't automatically mean it will cause something bad to happen. Can they just monitor it?

These are the sort of questions you must ask them before you make the decision yea or nay.

Of course you do not have to have it done. You are the buyer. They are the sellers. You are paying, and have to live with your body.

If they have *evidence* that the (possible) polyp *will* cause you problems in the future, then in your position I would have the procedure and have it and any others removed.

If the polyp *might* cause problems, what sort of problems might it cause, and are they life threatening?

If the polyp *will not* cause problems, why remove it?

It sounds to me like you do not want the procedure, and would like some reassurance from us that you can say no. Of course you can say no, but you need to ensure that it is a decision made with the best information available. You also need to be clear whether you are just dreading the procedure, or whether you are worried about being physically damaged by the procedure. Once is grit your teeth for half an hour. The other is longer term problems that you might have to deal with for the rest of your life. I would do some googling to find out what the risks are, then ask the doctor the same question. It may just be the thought of it that is putting you off a helpful procedure.

Cheers

Louise

Hi, I had a unexplained bleeding and was found to have a polyp which I then had removed. I had a hysteroscopy. Do not worry, it was really nothing at all, I was dreading it, but it really was ok. The hysteroscopy was not even particularly uncomfortable, and I could see the polyp on the computer screen, and they removed it very quickly and easily, it did not hurt at all. Personally I was glad to get rid of it as i did not want to run the risk of it turning cancerous. This procedure was all done in a few minutes, certainly not longer than 20-30 mins. I had a tiny bit of spotting for a day. That was it, and no further problems since and no worrying that its still growing in there.I hope this reassures you.
Regards
bellydancer2

Hi Dollie

Re "but if anything happens in the future i would have to take responsibilty", um, yeah, so who else would take responsibility??

And if you do have the op and anything happens in the future, I suppose they will take responsibility?? In ya dreams! And who will be left coping with the symptoms then? The doctors? I don't think so! You will once again be left with that responsibility.

This is why we all have to very carefully assess any treatment proposed for dis-ease of any sort, and make the best possible decision, based on the best information.

Ultimately, there is only one person who can be held responsible for treatment meted out. That is the person who accepts the offer of treatment for their body, and ultimately wears this body in better or worse shape, to the grave.

Signed,

The Cynic

Hi Dollie,

I have this too as do Chattylady and many others on this site. This is THE common condition of menopause, which I expect was traditionally treated by wise-woman herbalists. There is no doubt gynecology has never gotten its arms around it.

From my perspective, vulvar dystrophy is a disorder caused by imbalances in our antioxidant hormones - estrogen and testosterone - and powerfully pro-oxidant and pro-inflammatory molecules that are released during the metabolism of luteinizing hormone. LH levels are tightly controlled during our cycling years and completely out of control menopausally. Men have their own version of this, which often strikes in their 20s to 40s and involves their penis, foreskin and urethra. Women have symptoms throughout their vulva, clitoris and anus.

There are two anal scent glands (at the four and eight o’clock positions about 1/2 inch inside) and if you are having intense anal itching you can discover that it is centered at these glands. These glands must be supported by estrogen (although I cannot find one scientific paper on the subject). The itching is very morbid and can lead to a lot of injury in this area. Anal cancer almost always arises from these glands and is most prevalent in post-menopausal women. It is critical that we find safe and effective treatments for vulvar/anal dystrophy because these cancers are on the rise. There are no reasonable pharmaceuticals available.

We are certainly working on the problem, which you can find out about at www.seedcraft.com. We will have to find ways to distribute this very good medicine however, because it is becoming more and more difficult to legally sell anything natural and effective for a “medical” problem.

Hugs,

Christine

Davi. As a young mother and a woman with pelvic organ prolapse I have to disagree with the premise that we as group would be shocked by a whole lot of anything. The "gate keeper" mentality is very hard to break through but I think we have done that here on the forum.
One of the hardest parts of learning about pop in the early postpartum days is the realization that pop is so common and yet most of us have never heard of it before we end up with it.
As consumers we all have to be wise. We have to listen to what others have to say and then weigh those things against our own understanding and independent research.
If we publicly disagree, then we need to represent our research (or intuitive feelings) for others to look at and either accept or reject.

Outright defamation of character is unnecessary and doesn't help anything. This most current post titled "mercenary" is just strange to me. I'd like to understand where all the anger is coming from.
Davina, I hope you can find some healing for your soul and that you feel better soon.

Dollie. I am glad that you have finally found a diagnosis- and sorry that you have to deal with this. Early postpartum I made wonderful herbal infusion that I used to soak in as well as rinse with instead of using plain water. I kept it in the fridge and just refilled my irri-bottle every morning. See if you can get a sitz bath kit-and soak your bottom once a day in this infusion.
It was Comfry leaf, Yarrow leaf, Uva Ursi, Sea Salt, tea tree oil, and garlic.

Recently a friend was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis- she did the research on the antibiotic given to her and decided she didn't want to take it (it is a known carcinogen) I made her some of my "tea" and the infection cleared right up.

You can search "Replens" here - it has mixed reviews. Sounds like your body doesn't really like most creams- perhaps you could lubricate with some natural oils? I like neem, olive, coconut, and almond.