Help from a nurse, please

rimuga
rimuga Member Posts: 13
edited March 2014 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
I have previously posted with my history under "I am feeling lost". I have come across some questions that maybe could be answered by some of the nurses on here.

Can a D&C be performed after an endometrial ablation?

What can a hysterosonogram show that a transvaginal ultrasound doesn't?

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  • deanna14
    deanna14 Member Posts: 732
    #2
    Just noticed your post.
    I really don't know if a D&C can be done after an endometrial ablation. I am pretty sure that the hysterosonogram allows the doctor to take a look INSIDE the uterus, where the transvaginal ultrasound is only able to see the outside of the uterus and the surrounding organs. When doing a hysterosonogram, the doctor actually a tube through the cervix into the uterus.
    Hope this helps. If you do a google search on hysterosonogram, you can find some helpful information.
  • rimuga
    rimuga Member Posts: 13
    #3
    deanna14 said:

    Just noticed your post.
    I really don't know if a D&C can be done after an endometrial ablation. I am pretty sure that the hysterosonogram allows the doctor to take a look INSIDE the uterus, where the transvaginal ultrasound is only able to see the outside of the uterus and the surrounding organs. When doing a hysterosonogram, the doctor actually a tube through the cervix into the uterus.
    Hope this helps. If you do a google search on hysterosonogram, you can find some helpful information.

    Thanks for the response. I
    Thanks for the response. I have my appointment Thursday for the hysterosonogram. The Dr said he would be able to tell from this whether or not he can do a D&C. I've been googling my behind off trying to find something, anything, but all the doctor keeps telling me is wait, one test at a time. and I'm like hurry up all ready. He said that after this he will either do the D&C or a biopsy, I guess I will find out next week what comes next. Thanks again.
  • deanna14
    deanna14 Member Posts: 732
    #4
    rimuga said:

    Thanks for the response. I
    Thanks for the response. I have my appointment Thursday for the hysterosonogram. The Dr said he would be able to tell from this whether or not he can do a D&C. I've been googling my behind off trying to find something, anything, but all the doctor keeps telling me is wait, one test at a time. and I'm like hurry up all ready. He said that after this he will either do the D&C or a biopsy, I guess I will find out next week what comes next. Thanks again.

    Welcome!
    Good luck next week. Keep us posted, I pray that everything is okay for you.
  • adriabold
    adriabold Member Posts: 5
    #5
    endometrial ablation
    Transrectal ultrasound. The transducer is shaped to fit into the rectum. A transrectal ultrasound is the most common test to look at the male pelvic organs, such as the prostate and seminal vesicles.
    http://www.womenhealthzone.com/tests-and-treatments/endometrial-ablation-procedure-for-heavy-uterine-bleeding/

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