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

Re: Adenomyosis, Endo, and uterine prolapse

From: Dot (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 Jan 1998 02:27:02 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 14 Jan 1998, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>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
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
>
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>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.
>
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>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

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Dr. Marchbein,
      Thank you for your response! Please excuse my ignorance... I guess what I meant was my Dr. suspects adeno, probably due to the size of my uterus (and whatever other signs he may have noticed). And I'm not sure of the severity of the prolapse.. I think he said something about 2?? Would that maybe mean 2nd stage? I don't know.
      I have been doing some internet research on these 3 problems, but have found very little on adeno, other than definition and a few symptoms. I didn't know if there was any real treatment available for this one in particular....
      Anyway, as I stated before, I was considering having surgery. As far as I'm concerned, my reproductive organs have 3 strikes against them, so they're outta there. I have scheduled a hysterectomy for the 26th, and only wish we could do it sooner. I have become very tired of fighting to keep organs that don't work anyway. The constant pain, although not severe, has been affecting my daily activities.
And pain isn't something I really ever wanted or appreciated in my sex life.
    Thanks again for your input... God bless.      Dot

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