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Re: Adenomyosis and pregnancy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 12:05:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Jane wrote: >
>I was officially diagnosed with adenomyosis when I was 21 but my doctor
>had concerns when I was only 17 that this was the case.
>
>I am now 26 and have no children. The pain associated with this disease
>is gradually getting unbearable. Most of the information I have
>received is that this is disease is usually found in women that have had
>children. It is suggested I have a hysterectomy.
>
>Can you tell me if you know what my chances are of conceiving and
>carrying to full term?. I have had a miscarriage when I was only 19.

Jane I do not feel pregnancy is contraindicated, and in fact, it may quiet your disease. As adenomyosis is a form of endometriosis, and it often improves with pregnancy, I would encourage you to go ahead and conceive. Good Luck.

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth New Orleans, La.

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