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Re: Enlarged Uterus
From: Gina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:16:27 -0600 (CST)
Rose,
I also had similar problems as you and had the uterus removed through
laprascopic vaginal surgery. I would seriously question a doctor who
says you HAVE to have an abdominal incision these days! It can create
alot more problems (adhesions being #1).
So when you go for the 2nd opinion, ask about LAVH removal instead of
TAH.
Also if you're not having symptoms, you might want to re-consider having
surgery at all.
A great place for support and help with these issues is
hystersisters.com and hystersisters.org
Gina
At Sun, 28 Nov 1999, Rose wrote:
>
>I'm 43 years old. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed that my uterus has
>grown dramatically in one year from 7 cm in length to 15.9 cm in length.
>Ovaries not visible on ultrasound -- completely obscured by fibroids.
>Have ovarian cancer history in one grandmother. Father died of colon
>cancer. (I receive annual GYN exams,mammograms and regular invasive
>colon exams because of my cancer fears.) Doctor has recommended total
>hysterectomy and ovary removal. I am having no symptoms. I feel great
>at this time. My doctor didn't believe me when I told him my periods
>were regular. No excess bleeding. Now I'm on Lupron. Have taken two
>doses a month apart (October 26, November 26) in preparation for
>abdominal "classic cut" surgery in January that I don't really want to
>have. Doctor said I will have to have vertical incision. I guess I
>feel too good to think I need surgery at this time. Have read
>conflicting reports about what I should do. Am going for second
>opinion. Any thoughts on the dangers posed by large fibroids. Doctor
>said my kidneys could be crushed.
>
>--
>Rose Toubes
>
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