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Should Cervical Stenosis And Lower Back Pain Be Be Concerned About In A 48 Yr Old Female?
I have recently been diagnosed with Cervical stenosis due to laser surgery I had more than 20 years ago. My Dr. just discovered it despite the fact that I ve been going for regular( 1Yr sometimes 2Yr) paps for all that time. I ve recently been experiencing excruciating lower back pain that incapacitates me for days prior to and during my period. My Dr has recommended a cervical dilation and states that it is nothing to worry about. I m not really feeling all that warm and fuzzy about the advice my Dr. has been providing. I am 48 years old,. I ve had 2 children(both by C-section). Any suggestions as to the kinds of questions I should ask the ObGyn when I finally do get to see one?
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
Hi,
Your concerns are absolutely justified as cervical stenosis is a gradual process and should have been caught earlier. But dont be too worried about it now as it only causes infertility and since you have two children you have nothing to worry about. The lower back pain during menses however needs to be treated with cervical dilatation.
What you need to ask your gynecologist is
How many months or years will the dilatation remain as there might be chance of re stenosis.
Also since your family is complete and your pain during menses is severe you need to ask him whether a hysterectomy will be a more definite cure.
Your concerns are absolutely justified as cervical stenosis is a gradual process and should have been caught earlier. But dont be too worried about it now as it only causes infertility and since you have two children you have nothing to worry about. The lower back pain during menses however needs to be treated with cervical dilatation.
What you need to ask your gynecologist is
How many months or years will the dilatation remain as there might be chance of re stenosis.
Also since your family is complete and your pain during menses is severe you need to ask him whether a hysterectomy will be a more definite cure.
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