WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: cent Hysterectomy

Re: cent Hysterectomy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 20:07:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 25 Nov 1997, Donna wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I just had a Hysterectomy on Nov. 18th. The surgery went well exept I
>started bleeding after surgery and they had to take me back to surgery
>to stop the bleeding. I had severe endometriosis with poss.
>Adenomysosis. Still waiting for the Pathology report. I am doing well
>now.

I'm glad you're doing well now.

>My question is, My doctor chose not to take my ovaries because of my
>age. I am 31 yrs. old and I am conserned that the endometriosis will
>come back. What are the chances for it to return?

I don't know that there is an answer for that.

>I do not want to go
>through another surgery in the future. Also, I was wondering when the
>numbness would go away. Does it normally take several months?

With a Pfannenstiel incision (bikini incision) microscopic nerves, which run vertically, are cut because they can't be seen. They regrow slowly over several months. Normal or near normal sensation usually comes back in 3-6 months (sometimes less, sometimes more).

>I just want to let the women that are going to have a hysterectomy in
>the future for endo. and adeno. that I am glad I had the surgery. Just
>be ready for the numbness around the scar area. I had not heard anyone
>talk about that before. I guess I thought I would heal much faster. I
>have heard it takes about 6 months to get back to normal.
>
>Good luck to the women that are going to have the surgery soon.
>
>Donna

Feel well and Happy Thanksgiving to all (especially those who have to, or want to and love to cook)

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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