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Re: Hysterectomy @ 22

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From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 10:07:56 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 15 Jan 2000, sharon wrote: >
>I am a 22 year old female who just had three children with-in three
>years. I have been having many problems during and after my deliveries.
>My most recient delivery was five months ago. Since my delivery I have
>had SEVERE abdominla pain. I have had two untrasounds and one x-ray.
>They only reveal scar tissue.

Neither sonos nor Xrays reveal scarring for the most part so I'm not sure what was seen.

>My OB?GYN has put me on
>hormones/steroids, and pain killers, but nothing has helped. My Doctor
>feels that the only option is a Hysterectomy.

It may come to that but I would consider every other option in a 22 year old. Gastointestinal workup, laparoscopy, orthopedic, etc.

>I am very young and have
>my tubes tied and have no desire to habe more children. What do you
>think is the way to go?

It's major surgery and may not help. Get everyting checked out first. That's what I would do with my patients.

>I am having a hard time dealing with the pain
>and my three young children. I find it very hard to even want to get
>out of bed in the morning. What is your opinion on this matter?
> Sincerely, Sharon

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

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