ENDO Messages for December, 2003: Re: Uterosacral Ligaments

Re: Uterosacral Ligaments - Endo

From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Dec 29 11:44:15 2003

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Hi Shelby --- >From my understanding during the lap they should have seen endo in the
ligaments -- if they were thorough -- they should be able to look during the lap. Mine was on the ligaments -- though I still have burning pain down the ligaments -- go figure. I would read more about cauterizing nerves/tissues -- and perhaps get a second opinion. My doctor wasn't so keen on that as an option. Also you might consider another ultrasound to see where your tender points are that often helps them isolate areas /organs which are way too sensitive. And perhaps have them do a culture for an infection -- if they haven't yet. Just my two cents -- not sure about bleeding after intercourse, haven't had that issue. though i find intercourse way too painful so i avoid it. -- sounds like you are being proactive which is very positive. take care, JenniferAt Mon, 29 Dec 2003, Shelby wrote: >
>Well, I might as well start off with a little of my history so that you
>guys can better understand. I'm 19 and have had pelvic pain and pain
>during intercourse for the past year. I went to a doctor about it and
>after ruling out ovarian cysts, she proceeded to have me undergo a lap
>in order to determine if I have endometriosis. It runs in my family,
>and the fact of my having endo seems to fit with all my problems and
>symptoms. Nonetheless, during the lap, she did not find any endo and
>said my pain could be caused by my uterus being tipped (but it's in the
>normal position).
>
>So I went to the doctor she recommended who could do a procedure to
>resuspend my uterus, because I thought that was the problem. After a
>pelvic and rectal exam (the latter which was so painful it almost made
>me pass out), he believes I have endo in my uterosacral ligaments which
>connect my uterus to my spine. He plans on doing a lap to cut out the
>ligaments (there are others, so they aren't important to keep) and
>cauterize any suspicious looking tissues. I've also had a problem with
>bleeding after intercourse (which is not due to endo, right?) and so
>he's also going to do a D&C to determine if I have cervical polyps.
>
>Do any of you know anything about endo in the ligaments? He seemed very
>knowledgeable and said during a lap you can't see the endo because it's
>an infiltrating type and all you see is the ligaments slightly thicker
>(and who is to say that the ligaments are the same width in every
>woman). I'm going in for my second lap on the 12th and am really
>worried about it. I think he's correct in his 90% sure diagnosis, but
>what if it's in other places as well? I'd appreciate any comments or
>opinions or anything you have to offer.
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Shelby
>

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Jennifer

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