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Re: Fibroids

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 19:10:03 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, Conchita wrote: >
>I was recently diagnosed with fibroids (in my uterus) and my doctor's
>nurse has suggested a hysterectomy - I have not had a conversation with
>my doctor, nor had the results of my ultrasound explained to me by my
>physician. I am mid 30's and never had children. As a patient, I am
>expecting more feedback from my doctor, especially since the nurse has
>suggested something as severe as a hysterectomy.
>Questions: How do I get the results of my ultrasound? How do I get my
>doctor to explain the results? Where do I begin searching for a doctor
>in my area the specializes in treating fibroids?
>
>Any feedback is greatly appreciated!! THKS..

Conchita

Suggest you start by calling doc and asking for him, not his nurse. 

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.


*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.



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