ENDO Messages for July, 2003: Re: Having to consider hysterectomy

Re: Having to consider hysterectomy - Physicians' advice appreciated

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 17 14:27:05 2003

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At Thu, 17 Jul 2003, Allison wrote: >
>Hi everyone,
>
>I'm 26 years old, and I have a 10-year history of moderate to severe
>endometriosis. I've had two laparoscopic surgeries, and I've been on
>regular medications to control the condition. Unfortunately, it keeps
>recurring, and I'm experiencing a significant side effect of continuous
>BCPs--hormonal gingivitis--that my dentist said is a result of the
>progestin in the pill. Despite careful treatment, he said it may
>persist as long as I continue to take them.
>
>At this point, I'm tired and I'm close to giving up hope. Being able to
>carry a child may be unlikely due to the condition and the bicornuate
>shape of my uterus. I've accepted that adoption may be in my future.
>Additionally, I'm concerned about the adverse effects of taking BCPs on
>a long-term, continuous basis.
>
>Here is my question: If I do opt to have a hysterectomy, would it be
>safe to use an estradiol patch such as Climara or Vivelle? If so, would
>it be possible for the dose to be tailored to the normal level of a
>26-year-old? I want to protect my femininity as well as my health, and
>this is very important to me.
>
>Any advice, guidance, or feedback would be appreciated.
>
>--
>Allison

>Allison,

For a physician's reply, you'll need to post on the Women's Health Forum- no docs on the endo forum. I would get several opinions for either future ability to have a child, or the hysterectomy. (hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus only. Removal of ovaries is oophorectomy. Some doctors may vary on whether ovaries should or should not be removed when doing a hyst for endo).Incidentally, taking estrogen won't do much protect your health (latest research shows it does more harm than good), but without it you'll have hot flashes, etc.

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