Laser Ultrasound

I have a history of menorraghia to as far back as I can remember. I am 46 yrs of age and usually have my period every 23 days. Usually lasts for 2 heavy days and then 5 days light spotting. I had an ablation done in 2008 that was good for a year but then it went right back to my heavy periods. My uterus has also always been retroverted.
I just got back from my OB/GYN who tried to do an endomentrial biopsy but said he “couldn’t get in and now wants to schedule a D&C at Hospital. I am very concerned about a recent ultrasound report that reads as follows:
Findings(Transabdonimal) This study has a prior study for comparison dateded 12/7/09. At that time, the endomentrium measured 7 mm. There is a small posterior leiomyoma that measured 1.2 cm. Currently, the uteris in in a normal anteverted anteflexed,orientation, but has enlarged since the prior study, currently measuring 13.9. x 7.8 x 5.6 cm compared to a prior measurement of 8.8x 6.9×5.9 cm. The endometrium measures 12 mm, which is mildly thickened and is considerably thicker than the previous measurement of 7 mm. The right ovary is normal measuring 2.1 x 2.2.x1.9 cm There is a cyst in the left adnexa measuring 1.7 x 1.2×1.3 cm. There is no free fluid within the cul-de-sac.
Conclusion: The uterus has gotten considerably larger than on the prior stuy and the endometrium is thicker than on the prior study, currently measuring 12 mm.

Findings TRANSVAGINAL: Utiliing high resolution transvaginal techniques, the pelvis was evaluated. The uterus measures 13.9.x7.8×5.6 cm The endometrium is well seen and measures 12 mm. There is a small simple cyst in the left adnexa measuring 17 mm. The right ovary is grossly normal measuring 2.1×2.2×1.9cm. I do not see evidence for a leiomyoma.

CONCLUSION:
1. There is diffuse and heterogeneous enlargement of the uterus with mild thickening of the endomentrium, but I do not see a discrete leiomyoma.
2. There is a bening cyst in the left adnexa as discussed above.

I am so worried about this it is making me sick. Does the size of uterus have anything to do with when in the menstrual cycle the ultrasounds are done? Could this be of concern for cancer?

I just turned 18 recently and I’ve struggled with acne and excessive hair growth for years. I was taking medication for my acne from my dermatologist and dealing with the hair growth problems through Laser hair removal. I was told to take a blood test to see whether I had Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the blood test showed that it was negative. However, I’m currently on vacation in India and our family dermatologist here claims that PCOS can only be diagnosed through sonography or ultrasound. I also noticed that my hair has started thinning out but my periods seem rather normal and i dont think i’m excessively overweight by any means (I weigh around 128 and I’m 5’3) but some medical websites stated that fat distribution with this disease tends to lie mainly in the stomach area and the thighs.
1) Who should I contact for a test for this, a gynecologist an endocrinologist or retake the blood test through my physician?
2) Is this disease lethal and are the statements about it being the cause of permanent infertility true?

I went to urologist today. He is an older, old-school doctor. No bedside manner, but knows his stuff. He diagnosed me 15 months ago with intersticial cystitis. Doc did an ultrasound today and said I had urinary retention and he broke out the catheter. Never had this before. I asked is it was okay to do it since I started mentruating yesterday and had a tampon in. No prob, he said. Then he says okay drop your drawers. So there I am on the table with nothing but a thin paper cover that ended up above my waist anyway with a tampon string hanging out. (It felt pretty humiliating.) Doc put on gloves, but didn’t seem to use any sterile techniques. No sterile drape. I don’t think he did any sterile cleansing of the area. He just started prodding around to find the uretha and stuck the catheter in. After the procedure, during which 4 cc’s of urine was passed, he ordered a cysto and ultrasound. Then gave me a scrip for an antibiotic to take for two days to make sure that I don’t get infection from cath. Am I overreacting, or does this sound way to unsanitary and informal?
Thanks Booyah. As if the whole process were not humiliating enough, you ask if I know that blood and urine come from different holes? Of course I do. But I also know that those “holes” are very close to one another. And I’ve given many urine samples where I’m told to do clean catch specimen which requires wiping with a sterile cleaning cloth. So I am wondering if the lack of sterile technique could increase chance of infection and whether those who are familiar with the procedure would find his techniques concerning.
Thanks to all of those who took time to provide thoughtful responses (the others…wondering why they bother to respond). I will be changing docs. thanks.

I had an ultrasound the other day as a follow up to one that I’d had several months ago. They just happened to find a 6mm stone in the kidney. I don’t have any symptoms of it yet, but now I’m scared that it’s going to move and I’m going to have all this pain that everyone describes. How long can this thing sit there without causing any symptoms? Is it just a matter of time before I’m in excruciating pain? I feel like a ticking time bomb is in my stomach. Has anyone had the laser surgery to break them up? What was it like? What should I do?

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I got a blood test, and want to discuss the results with a doctor, but the clinic’s website says we should only make an appointment if it’s for the following reasons:
Acne Clinic
Allergies
Children’s Aid Intake Assessment
Clinical Psychology and Counseling
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Medicine
Custom Fitted Orthotics
Eye Exams
Footcare
Hearing
Laser Hair Removal
Naturopathic &
Homeopathic Medicine
New Treatment for Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knees. (Referral required, please read)
Obstetrics (New pregnant patients only)
PAP Clinics
Physicals (Annual)
Physicals (MOT, Employment & 3rd Party Physicals)
Travel Medicine
Ultrasound Services
Varicose Veins
Wellbaby/ Routine Vaccinations

What am I supposed to do?

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disease. What medical imaging technique may be used for this evaluation?

A. Positron emission tomography
B. Magnetic resonance imaging
C. Computed axial tomography
D. Ultrasound imaging