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Re: Rachel---Adenomyosis
From: Parks (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Apr 14 07:54:38 1999
Thanks Jamie for the info- I dont believe I have adenomyosis, just wanted to
educate myself.
Rachelle
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> From: Jamie_Saltoon@ml.com[SMTP:Jamie_Saltoon@ml.com]
> Reply To: endo@obgyn.net
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 1:27 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO
> Subject: Rachel---Adenomyosis
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> Hi Rachel,
> Not that I'm an expert, adenomyosis is similar to endo but it grows
> inside the uterus. The symptoms are severe pain, constant with and
> others I've heard from. The other symptoms are similar to endo.
> Adeno cannot be diagonsed through laporoscopy like endo. The only true
> way to diagnose is by hysterectomy so that the tissue can be biopsied.
> An experienced Dr can suspect adeno by symptoms and size and feel of the
> uterus during examination.
> They are able to diagnose through MRI from what I hear but it hasn't
> been perfected yet and is apparently quite expensive.
> After a year of laps and continuing pain, my Dr has concluded that this
> is the problem with me although I had quite extensive endo removed
> during one op.
> There are sites available which give you info, sorry I don't have the
> addresses for you.
> Hope this helps. Jamie
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