WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2007: Re: HYSTERECTOMY: Post Endometrial Ablation

Re: HYSTERECTOMY: Post Endometrial Ablation - Thank you, Dr. vom Almen!

From: Michelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:04:58 -0500 (CDT)

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Yes, that does help! Thank you for your response!

At Tue, 25 Sep 2007, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: >
>Could be a sign you have adenomyosis. That could cause both the pain
>and the bleeding. There are so many reasons that ablations 'fail'.
>Large uteri, irregular shaped cavities, fibroids, element failure, thick
>tissue. But remember, the ablation is not designed to help with the
>pain, even tho it will occasionally help. Hope the helps...Dr. von
>Almen
>
>At Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Michelle wrote:
>>
>>It is not that I am disappointed to not be amenorrheic (that was never
>>my expectation going into the EA anyway), its that I went from nothing
>>to having some form of bleeding (even though light or spotting) every 7
>>days lasting between 2-4 days. Yes, it is a vast improvement in terms
>>of menorrhagia and I am grateful for that. However, I can't help but
>>wonder if there is something else going on besides hormones. Given that
>>it is only light bleeding and spotting, I am in a ridiculous amount of
>>pain. I still have to take 600 mg of ibuprofen at a time just to get
>>through the day. That has only gotten worse each month, so I suspect it
>>is something else.
>>
>>At Sun, 23 Sep 2007, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>>
>>>MagD
>>>
>>>All the hormonal symptoms are due to just that, your hormones did not go
>>>away, they are still working. It seems to me the bleeding is still
>>>better than menorrhagia. I would watch it several more months. You are
>>>considered a success if you have improved bleeding profile, not just
>>>amenorrhea. Hope this helps...Dr. von Almen
>>>
>>>--
>>> Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
>>> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
>>> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
>>> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
>>> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>> ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
>>> constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
>>>
>>>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>>>Private Practice
>>>New Orleans, La.
>>>
>--
> Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
> ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
> constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
>
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>

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