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Can Adenomyosis Cause Abnormal Discharge Between Periods?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2014
Question: Can adenomyosis cause abnormal dark ( looks like old blood) discharge between periods?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Adenomyosis refers to ectopic endometrial tissue (the inner lining of the uterus) within the myometrium (muscle of uterus). It presents with abdominal cramp, heavy bleeding and blood clots. Dark colored discharge (old blood) in between periods may be seen in this condition. The following investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis: 1) One pelvic ultrasound scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 2) Endometrial biopsy to rule out precancerous stage. Exact diagnosis of adenomyosis only possible in post hysterectomy specimen and you need to consult with your gynecologist for proper management. Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through WWW.WWWW.WW
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (8 hours later)
Hi. Can a sigmoidoscopy indicate if endometrial cancer has spread to the bowel? Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for follow up query. Flexible sigmoidoscopy allows direct visualization of the colonic mucosa, from the rectum to the proximal sigmoid & descending colon. However, colonoscopy has become a preferred method for colon cancer screening. Therefore, you need to undergo one Colonoscopy to rule out and confirm spreading of endometrial cancer to the large bowel. Kindly, consult with your doctor regarding this. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion. All the best and good luck. Regards, Dr Soumen
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Can Adenomyosis Cause Abnormal Discharge Between Periods?

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Adenomyosis refers to ectopic endometrial tissue (the inner lining of the uterus) within the myometrium (muscle of uterus). It presents with abdominal cramp, heavy bleeding and blood clots. Dark colored discharge (old blood) in between periods may be seen in this condition. The following investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis: 1) One pelvic ultrasound scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 2) Endometrial biopsy to rule out precancerous stage. Exact diagnosis of adenomyosis only possible in post hysterectomy specimen and you need to consult with your gynecologist for proper management. Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through WWW.WWWW.WW