WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Adenomyosis, Endo, and uterine prolapse

Re: Adenomyosis, Endo, and uterine prolapse

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 14 Jan 1998 20:51:02 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 14 Jan 1998, Dot wrote:

Hi Dot,

Lots of stuff to comment on.

>I have been diagnosed with adenomyosis, endometriosis (mild), and
>uterine prolapse.

How was the adenomyosis diagnosed? Usually, is a pathologic diagnosis at hysterectomy.

With the three diagnoses above, your plate is certainly full!

>I have been experiencing pain almost constantly for
>about a month. Pain during and after intercourse, feeling as though my
>insides are falling out, and just a general, dull ache across my lower
>abdomen.
>My question is, with all these problems, is there really any other
>alternative treatments besides hysterectomy?
>I am 39 and have one child (11), have had no form of birth control since
>1983, and have pretty much given up hope of having more children. Should
>I just give up and have the hysterectomy before I fall apart completely?

That's a personal decision. Has anyone considered suppressive therapy - OCs, progestogens, GnRH agonists (like Lupron)?

Also, how severe is the prolapse? That may make a difference in your decision.

>I want to tell you all how great this forum is...I have been searching
>the web for something like this for weeks, and I really appreciate input
>any one can give me.

Glad to be of help.

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