WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: Should I have a hysterectomy?

Re: Should I have a hysterectomy?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 18:05:45 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 28 Aug 2002, Darlene wrote: >
>I'm a 38 1/2 yr old fem with 4 children 17,13,12,8. The first was a
>c-section the other three vaginal deleveries. I had two miscarrages
>between the first and second child. I have been told and have had
>surgey on my left overy for cysts at the age of 24. At that time I was
>also told of endrometrosis. Four years ago I have my tubes tied. For
>the last two years my symptoms of missed periods and then when I get
>them they are heavy. I get a stabbing pain in my left side during
>ovulation. Recently when I get this pain I have a brownish dishcharge.
>I have had MRI and ultra sound with unconclusive evidence. Recently the
>past 4 months I have gained 20 pounds, no eneryg and my stomach looks
>like I'm pregnent.I feel like I'm PMS all the time! Mood swings,
>cravings, cramps and lots of water retention etc. No desire for sex is
>putting a strain on my marriage. I also wake up in the middle of the
>night soaked with sweat. I went to a new doctor since the old one was
>not helping. She want to do a vaginal hyst. Remove my left overy and
>uterus. If I had cysts or endrometrosis would the show on the tests?

Cysts yes, Endo no.

>And also would my stomach get so extended?

Maybe.

I always had a flat stomach. >If I do have a hyst. would this control the water retention and the PMS
>?

More likely if both ovaries were removed, but not for sure even then.

>Please Help me. I'm so worried to make the wrong decision. I'm so
>tired of feeling this way. My hyst is schedule for Sept. One month
>from now.

A second opinion might help.

>
>--
>Darlene
>

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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