ENDO Messages for January, 2003: Re: PAP-SMEAR OR NOT ??????????

Re: PAP-SMEAR OR NOT ??????????

From: BJ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Jan 28 18:39:56 2003

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Hi Angela, No, removing the ovaries does not cure endo. The ovaries are not the only organ in the body that makes estrogen so the endo will continue to act up unless all of the endo is removed (not an easy job!). That's why I always recommend progesterone supplementation to balance the estrogen and control the endo. You shouldn't be needing any more pap tests but talk to the doc about that. And don't count on that remaining ovary to last too long. Abdominal surgery will often cause premature ovarian failure. The theory is that the surgery interfers with the blood flow to the ovary and damages it or causes it to fail. Dr. John Lee's book on menopause would provide you all the information you will need to deal with the HRT decisions, whether they come sooner or later. His website is http://www.johnleemd.com and his books are also available at many health food and book stores as well as on the web (Amazon.com, etc.). Take care. BJ

At Tue, 28 Jan 2003, nuzum1earthlink.net wrote: >
>Hi ladies, it's been awhile since I have been here but I do check in to see what has been on the forum.
>I had a LAVH (laparscopically assisted vaginal hyst.) on Nov. 19, 2002 and also had my cervix and one ovary removed. My question is : Is it necessary for me to still have regular yearly pap-smears or not?????
>I figure that all I will be okay except for the on going problems with the endo. that will be with me til the other ovary has to come out. My dr. didn't remove it 'cause she feels I'm too young to have to go through HRT.
>My dr. also says that the only real and true way to rid you from ENDO. is to remove both ovaries. Is this true or bolognie..... I would appreciate any feedback from you ladies.
> THANKS, ANGELA

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