WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: Endo...just curious?

Re: Endo...just curious?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 May 1997 16:17:20 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 28 May 1997, Anne wrote: >
>Dear Docs,
>
>I just had a curious question. Is there a genetic component to
>Endometriosis? Both my Aunts on my moms side have had severe endo along
>with my cousin. I'm not sure about my mom-she is a basket case-hasn't
>been to see a obgyn since my brother was born 19 years ago. Can't get
>her to go...Anyway, but at my laparoscopy in Dec. my doc found some
>endo and lasered it. My sister has complained for years of bad
>menstrual cycles and non cyclic pain.Was just wondering if there was any
>correlation - all my female relatives seem to have it...on my moms
>side...just wondering :)

Hi, In a recent monograph published (just read it yesterday, on vacation, catching up on journals), I believe, with a recent issue of "Contemporary Ob-Gyn" it was stated in two places that if endometriosis is in your family there is an increased chance of having endometriosis. The exact statistics quoted in the article stated 7% chance if a first degree relative had endometriosis (mother, sister) and 7 times the general rate of endometriosis if it is your family (presumably close relatives).

This is why, when we're not in the delivery room, operating room, saying hi to the spouse and the kids, sleeping or on the "net", we're reading.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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