ENDO Messages for August, 2006: Re: Hysterectomy For Endo?

Re: Hysterectomy For Endo?

From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Aug 5 21:15:30 2006

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Karen: "Re: Stage IV Endo..hysterectomy decision..Extreme sadness"
Previous message: Alyson: "Re: turning endo pain & symptoms"
In reply to: Cindy: "Hysterectomy For Endo?"
Next in thread: ada: "Re: Hysterectomy For Endo?"

Cindy, The suggestion of endometrial ablation operates on the assumption that endo is caused by retrograde bleeding (backward flow out the fallopian tubes). Some doctors who believe that is the cause of endo also believe that the endometrial ablation will stop the periods (by destroying the endometrium) and there for stop the endo. The problem with that is that no one is 100% convinced that endo is caused by retrograde bleeding. The same idea applies with the hysterectomy, only it goes farther in also removing the hormone cycle. From the research I've done, the best chance of either of those things working would be to be absolutely sure that ALL of the endo is removed at the same time of the proceedure. It is my opinion that in order to accomplish that one should seek treatment with an excision specialist. Again, that's just my opinion. Check out the Center for Endometriosis Care. Also do a search for Dr. Redwine, Dr. Cook, and Dr. Li (all endo specialists). There is a book called The Endometriosis Sourcebook that discusses the pros and cons of medical treatments including hysterectomy and hormone therapies. It may give you a good view of your options. Alyson

At Sat, 5 Aug 2006, Cindy wrote: >
>Hi everyone, I am new to this BB and looking for some advice. I am 47
>and have had endo for the last 30 years of my life. I was able to have
>3 beautiful daughters and mainly kept my endo under control with BC
>pills. For the last year now I have had severe, heavy, irregular
>bleeding. I have had biospys and a whole gamut of tests and their is no
>cancer or anything major that showed up. My Gyno wants me to decide
>next to have either an endometrial ablation or a hysterectomy. Have any
>of you had either of these and had success? From what I understand the
>ablation is not 100% effective all of the time and I dread a hyst.
>because I have heard horror stories about this procedure also. I would
>like to see a specialist but there are only a few in my area and they
>won't accept my insurance. I really need advice so any advice would be
>much appreciated. Thanks

Next message: Karen: "Re: Stage IV Endo..hysterectomy decision..Extreme sadness"
Previous message: Alyson: "Re: turning endo pain & symptoms"
In reply to: Cindy: "Hysterectomy For Endo?"
Next in thread: ada: "Re: Hysterectomy For Endo?"

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: