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Re: 4 surgeries in 10 months!
From: R.Daniel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 19:06:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 10 Mar 1998, Marybeth wrote: >
>After undergoing 3 laparoscopies (2 for adhesions) and a hysterectomy in
>10 months I am a bit on edge and have a few questions. First I am 32
>y.o. who underwent hyst for PID (married 8 years so no STD) in June 97.
>Have had 2 laps for adhesions 9/97 and the other 11 days ago. I realize
>adhesions form adhesions but am I looking at a continual pattern of
>sugery? Also trying to deal w/ a hyst @32 y.o. and now this is a bit
>upsetting (actually VERY upsetting). I know my physician is doing his
>best but I cant help but question if he is doing all he can. Also are
>there no support groups, books, something that helps a younger woman go
>through menopause? Seems to me we are a forgotten aspect and because we
>are young are often overlooked. Please help.

If another surgery is proposed, I would suggest that you get a second opinion prior to undergoing it. I also find that in younger women who have undergone surgical menopause, higher doses of estrogen are necessary than in older women who go through "natural" menopause.

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD
"Heisenberg might have slept here" Unknown or Indecisve

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