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Re: Does Having a Hyst Help Endo--Renee & Others
From: marci (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Oct 30 16:21:38 2001
Hello, I know you wrote this article quite a while ago, but I am
scheduled for a hysterectomy for extensive endometriosis. I would like
to know who your doctor was, were you happy with them, and are you glad
that you got the hysterectomy, looking back now. Thank you for any help
you can give me.
At Tue, 4 May 1999, Jimbo wrote:
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>Just wanted to add my comments here too. I have also had 7 surgeries
>and am still in pain 99% of the time. As far as the modern technology
>and why would anyone want to have a hyst, everyone is different
>depending on whether or not you have children, age and pain tolerance.
>Hysterectomy is not a cure for endo as others have said but everyone has
>to make their own decision. I am scheduled to have one in June with
>suspected adeno as well as endo. For me I cannot handle the effect of
>the pain and discomfort as well as drugs on a daily basis so I am hoping
>that this will give me the relief and help me get back to normal.
>There is no guarantee but to say a hyst is not the answer is not the
>best advice either. For some women it is and there are many who have
>never looked back since having one and will say there are no regrets.
>I think you have to make sure that you have explored all other options
>first and that it is an absolute last resort but by all means if your
>quality of life has deteriorated from all of this then it is worth
>considering. I know I'm not happy about it but I have to believe that
>it will improve my current situation.
>Sorry to go on about this but I think it is not a decision anyone can
>make except each individual facing it. Good luck to all! Jamie
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