Re: any advice on HRT and removal of ovaries with hysterectomy
From: Pam (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Mar 28 16:39:03 2003
Yvette,
My advice is to do as much research as you can. I'm currently doing that
myself. I've had Endo for many years now and have been thinking of a
hysterectomy too. From what I've learned your Dr. is telling you the right
thing about taking both ovaries. Endo has less of a chance of coming back if
they are both removed. If you aren't planning on having any more children
that may be the way to go. I have been searching different sites and came
up with a wonderful site called Hystersisters.com. It's for woman
considering having a hysterectomy and woman who have had one. Lots of great
info there. Also a lot of information on hormone therapy. I wish you the
best.
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Yvette" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 11:12 AM
Subject: any advice on HRT and removal of ovaries with hysterectomy
> I'm 30 yrs old. For the first time my pap came back abnormal. After a
> biopsy we found out I have sever dysplasia (pre-cancerous cells).
> Through reading I've found out that birth controll pill are one of the
> major factors in the type of dysplasia I have, and am at a higher risk
> of it coming back because (1)I have now had it once (2) with my endo I
> have no choice but to take birth control. I have seen three doctors in
> 2 months about what I should do. Dr. B and C of the three say I need
> to have a hyst. to take care of dysplaia and endo, Dr. A said do a
> LEEP and continue to treat endo as have in past.
> After having a BAD cycle this past weekend and almost completely unable
> to care for myself much less my two yr old, there was no doubt what I
> should do.
> However, I don't know if I should leave my ovaries in or have them taken
> out. Dr. A and C said my chances of being pain free with ovaries are
> 50%(Dr. A) or 80% (Dr. C), they both agreed if left in I will more
> that likely be back in the OR with in 5yrs to have them out. Now Dr. B
> is convinced that she can do the hyst. leaving the ovaries in and I'll
> have no more pain ever.
> I have also read alot of conflicting info on HRT after the hyst. If any
> one can give my there advice I would be grateful!!
> To all those not in pain today-for you-I'm VERY happy and hope you stay
> that way. For those out there who feel as I do, I send send my prayers
> and hopes for you to feel better soon.
>
> Thanks - Yvette
>
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