List of concerns for Dr...TMI alert!

Augie · #1 November 16th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Ok ladies, I am going to the doctor on Thursday. I know I'm going to forget things so I decided to write it all down ahead of time. Can you all think of anything I'm forgetting?

Irregular Cycles:

They were 35 days up until recently
The last several before my wedding were only 30 days
This past cycle was 40 days.

Shortened Menses

In the beginning they were 5 days heavy to medium flow.
A couple of years ago they shortened to 3 days of heavy, medium, light.
Several months ago it shortened even more to 1 day of light flow. (Sometimes nothing more than spotting.)
This last period was 24 hours of heavy/medium flow.

3 Miscarriages

Cysts (recurrent)

Usually on left ovary
Possibly have another one now?

Intercourse

Cannot penetrate (cuz I'm too tight) without oral
Painful in any position other missionary

Chronic Constipation

With occasional bouts of diarrhea during (or around) menses

Cramps

Occasionally so bad that all I can do is curl up in a ball
Midol and Tylenol do not help

Trish36 · #2 November 16th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Just wanted to wish you good luck at your appointment.

momof6lopez · #3 November 16th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Your concerns are definitely note worthy. I pray that your dr. starts some good testing on you. The shortened cycles are a bit concerning, everything else seems to be ok, IMO. Im sure for you having answers on all of them will give you some relief and a plan to get your BFP right away!

HopefulMommy81 · #4 November 16th, 2009, 12:36 PM

I don't have anything to add I don't think, but just wanted to say good luck and I hope your doctor is supportive and helpful! KUP!

ldovey83 · #5 November 16th, 2009, 12:58 PM

I wish you luck at the Dr's and I hope you get the answers you are looking for so that you get that baby you have been longing for.. HUGS!!

JessP · #6 November 16th, 2009, 07:03 PM

I hope that your DR addresses your concerns. Sounds like it could be a couple things. I hope it is all easily fixed.

Edit to add. I am going to go out on a limb and embarass myself

DH and I had painful intercourse and can still only do certain positions. I was also having irregular bleeding after intercourse. We saw many a dr

. But one did explain that sometimes painful intercourse can be a result of not being ready arousal wise. Basically you are meant to accommodate your spouse and kind of grow like he does. But when you don't get that stimulation you won't accommodate and so sex becomes painful. After a while you will stop because you fear the pain so much and it only makes the problem worse. I am unsure if this is what is happening for you but I know its something that DH and I had to work on together and I had to tell him that we needed to slow or whatever. Things are better now but there are still positions we can't do.
For the horrible cramping I used to have to start a couple days before with motrin just to keep the pain down and managable. I know its harder when you are TTC to do that. Midol with naproxen is a wonderful medicine that might offer you some relief if you don't already take something like that.

MountainMomma · #7 November 16th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Have you ever been checked for endometriosis? (sp?) My RE was nearly sure that I had it because of 1. painful intercourse 2. short, light periods and 3. chronic constipation w/ diarrhea just before and during AF. That and because there was a history of it in my family.

.:Shortcake:. · #8 November 17th, 2009, 04:25 AM

I would also recommend getting check for PCOS. Some of your symptoms remind me of mine and I have PCOS.

farasha · #9 November 17th, 2009, 05:11 AM

I'm glad you wrote it all down!!! I don't have anything to add, but good luck at your appt!

Kary♥RN · #10 November 17th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Sounds like you have a lot to cover... and alot of testing to come... HUGS... I would also tell him what you have been doing to concieve if anything. And past medical history you and your family has. HUGS! And GOOD LUCK!

Augie · #11 November 17th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Thanks ladies. Both PCOS and Endo have been on my mind. I hope they are willing to take the time and cover it all.

starrsgirl · #12 November 17th, 2009, 05:01 PM

Yep, I was thinking of PCOS and/or endo for sure. To me...sounds a little more endo but you def have symptoms of both. Good luck on your appt! Don't leave without the answers you want!

missy123 · #13 November 17th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Good luck with your appointment Augie!

And Jess, I had the same thing with my ex-husband. It took him a while to figure out sex wasn't just about "insert here".

JessP · #14 November 17th, 2009, 07:10 PM

LOL Missy

alicenwonderland · #15 November 18th, 2009, 02:45 AM

good luck! I agree with the above

Augie · #16 November 18th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessP

I hope that your DR addresses your concerns. Sounds like it could be a couple things. I hope it is all easily fixed.

Edit to add. I am going to go out on a limb and embarass myself

DH and I had painful intercourse and can still only do certain positions. I was also having irregular bleeding after intercourse. We saw many a dr

. But one did explain that sometimes painful intercourse can be a result of not being ready arousal wise. Basically you are meant to accommodate your spouse and kind of grow like he does. But when you don't get that stimulation you won't accommodate and so sex becomes painful. After a while you will stop because you fear the pain so much and it only makes the problem worse. I am unsure if this is what is happening for you but I know its something that DH and I had to work on together and I had to tell him that we needed to slow or whatever. Things are better now but there are still positions we can't do.
For the horrible cramping I used to have to start a couple days before with motrin just to keep the pain down and managable. I know its harder when you are TTC to do that. Midol with naproxen is a wonderful medicine that might offer you some relief if you don't already take something like that.

Unfortunately, I can't take Naproxen at the moment. (I was told I was allergic, but I think they just overdosed me.) I plan on trying again at some point, but I don't think it's a good idea during ttc, just in case.

krystal g · #17 November 18th, 2009, 08:35 AM

I just wanted to wish you luck on your appt. tomorrow! And I agree with Kary...be sure to mention what you've been doing to TTC and any medical history. Good luck!!!

angel3y35 · #18 November 18th, 2009, 10:46 AM

I'm posting here following your link from TTC w/endo

I agree with the other ladies. It sounds like both. I was just diagnosed with PCOS as well and a lot of the time the endo symptoms seem to mask the PCOS symptoms. It may take a lot of tests and needles to get your answers but I hope you get them soon!!. As far as the pain goes none of the over the counter stuff works for me either. Mention Ponstel to your doctor. It's not a narcotic so you can actually function and it works wonders (for me at least). Please let us know in the endo board how your appointment goes