ENDO Messages for August, 2004: Re: hysterectomy

Re: hysterectomy

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 9 08:32:57 2004

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: SSI for Endometriosis"
Previous message: Michelle: "Re: side effects?"
In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: hysterectomy"

My Doc tells me that because I have endo, I have to have my ovaries taken out since they produce estrogen, which is the fuel for endo. Uterus and cervix would come out too, since they are pretty useless without the ovaries. I just had another lap and am starting lupron again today. I basically went this route to buy time before the inevitable hysto. I wasn't ready to be in total menopause at 33, but will definitely have everything taken out when the pain returns. I hope to buy at least a couple more years. I hear so much conflicting info about what to take out for endo that I am confused! I guess different Docs have different ideas, or maybe it depends on exactly where the endo is and what problems it is causing? For me, because I am totally pain free while on Lupron, he says that means that if I have my ovaries out, I should not have any more endo problems. But of course, we all know even total hysto does not cure it. Feel free to email me direct at my work email ameyer@dbllaw.com if anyone wants want to talk further. Maybe we can figure it out!

Hugs! Amy Meyer

At Fri, 6 Aug 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi Kim,
>I'm Kim and I was reading your post and it made me think of a
>question....Does anyone know if endo..keeps growing if u only have ur
>uterus and cervix removed but still have your ovaries???? I had a
>partial hysto done in 02 but the Dr refused to remove the ovaries (which
>I suffer from PCOS and Endo) due to the fact that I was under 40
>(33)...I tried to get an answer from him but no luck and still haven't
>found a physician that can tell me....I wish you luck in whatever
>decision u make and if I can be of any help feel free to write....
>
>At Thu, 5 Aug 2004, Kim wrote:
>>
>>Hi, I wrote something earlier but I forgot to ask about hysterectomy
>>questions. I am going to my doctor next week and have decided to ask
>>for a hysterectomy. I know many people will have alot to say about
>>this, and that is not my aim (to start a debate about whether or not,
>>since I have pretty much made up my mind.) My question is for anyone who
>>has had one in the past; how did you approach the subject. I, like most
>>of us, am tired of the tests, the different BCP's, pain medication vs.
>>daily activities and trying to balance them, along with side effects of
>>Lupron, and laps. SO..... I am curious if this is something I can just
>>suggest; it has been brought up in the past (different doctor)but now I
>>think I am ready. HAs anyone had a doctor deny them a request or any
>>other experiences like this? I guess I am just nervous about offending
>>him since he is trying so hard. Thanks for any replies, KIM

Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: SSI for Endometriosis"
Previous message: Michelle: "Re: side effects?"
In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: hysterectomy"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the endometriosis forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: