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Re: Question for Dr. M

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 21:31:37 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 29 Nov 1999, Peggy wrote: >
>Hello Dr. M.I posted my story about adhesions back on October 14th.It
>was a very long post but you took the time to read it and respond. Well
>I just had the surgery I mentioned then On November 22nd. My Dr. did
>not find any adhesions at all this time. What he did find is
>endometriosis.He did take out all but some that was on the bowel for
>fear of injuring the bowel. My question is. With him leaving the endo
>on the bowel and not starting me on replacement hormones for 3 months.
>Will the endo that was left behind Die off ?

It may be reduced but recent literature indicates that 6 months of DepoLupron postoperatively may be excellent at endometriosis suppression and using the HRT as addback therapy would be helpful to eliminate or markedly reduce monopausal symptoms during the therapy.

>I am really concerned about
>this I have read a couple different articles on endo that say that if
>endo is left behind or missed When replacement therepy is started the
>pain will flare up again.

Possible.

>I am interested in hearing what you think
>about this . I follow the forum and I am very impressed with how you
>answer everyones questions. I will be awaiting your responce.
>Thank You.Peggy

Good luck.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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