WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Prolapsed Uterus

Re: Prolapsed Uterus

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 7 Jan 2000 12:07:19 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 6 Jan 2000, Diana wrote: >
>I have a prolapsed uterus that with time has started to put pressure on
>my bladder. My OB/GYN told me that I could have reconstructive surgery,
>where they do a bikini incision and pull the uterus and bladder to its
>proper place and suspend them by tying them to my pelvis. Is this a
>common procedure?

No, and especially not at 47.

>Is it dangerous?

Like any surgery.

>What would be my chances of getting
>pregnant. I am 47 years old.

Slim.

>I had to take infertility drugs to
>conceive my only child who is 11 years old. My infertility doctor told
>me my problem in not getting pregnant was timing. I am just afraid that
>with this reconstructive surgery, the uterus will be where it is
>supposed to be and would this increase my chances of getting pregnant.

Impossible to say.

>I
>would love to have more children, but at this point I think it is too
>late in life. Pls advise and if you can provide me pictures on this
>type of surgery, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Diana

Sorry, no pictures.

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

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