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Question: hi i am on non stop birth control. but have started spotting- i suffer from endometriosis. on tuesday i am supposed to have a laparoscopy for endometriosis. My doctor used to say i should take a small break like 3-4 days if i start spotting. but my question is is this a good idea now that i am having a laparoscopy- or is it better to wait . I mean is it problematic to bleed during an laparoscopy for endometriosis
Brief Answer:
Laparoscopy can be done
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Spotting on birth control pills can be due to endometriosis or hormonal changes.
You should stop the pills when spotting.
It is not contraindicated to have laparoscopy for endometriosis when you are having bleeding or spotting,as the bleeding is from the uterine lining and not from the intra abdominal endometriotic implants.
I suggest you to go for surgery as advised.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Laparoscopy can be done
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Spotting on birth control pills can be due to endometriosis or hormonal changes.
You should stop the pills when spotting.
It is not contraindicated to have laparoscopy for endometriosis when you are having bleeding or spotting,as the bleeding is from the uterine lining and not from the intra abdominal endometriotic implants.
I suggest you to go for surgery as advised.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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