WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1997: Re: hysterectomy

Re: hysterectomy

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 20:12:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 26 Aug 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >

>Darlene,
>Between you and me, it's possible that you have endometriosis. But,
>guess what? It's also possible that you don't. I would recommend a
>laparoscopy for diagnosis and if amenable, treatment laparoscopically.
>If everything else fails, hysterectomy may be an option. Off the top of
>my head I can think of the following possible therapies to try: birth
>control pills, GnRH agonists such as Lupron, laparoscopic uterosacral
>nerve ablation.
>
>BTW, was endometriosis found on your mother and sister? It definitely
>runs in families. If a first degree family member has it (mother,
>sister) you have a 7% chance of having it!
>
>Good luck.
>
>Where is Kelly Shanahan when I need her for a more complete answer?
>

Hey Harvey

You don't need me, your answer is wonderful, as usual :-)

(yes, we doctors loooovvvvve flattery ;-) )

I've missed y'all (I was raised in the south, so I'm allowed), too.

I was out of town for a couple of days,and I'm trying to make our new associate feel welcome so she doesn't run away with the first 3 foot snow fall, and our hopsital is about to be surveyed by JCAHO -- I, unfortunately, am department chair and am on every committee they want to interview, and I've been at so many hopsital meeting the last several weeks, my husband is beginning to think I've left him (he's not home yet, hence, I'm here). Hope to be back in force after Sept 5

Kelly

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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