Re: Hysterectomy @ 22
From: Helen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:44:18 -0600 (CST)
Since other tests have been negative, a diagnostic laparoscopy is the
only way to know for sure what is really going on. It could be
adhesions (scar tissue)or it could be endometriosis.
You can learn more about adhesions at the International Adhesions
Society Forum: http://www.adhesions.org/forums/
You can learn more about endometriosis at the Endometriosis Forum:
http://forums.obgyn.net/endo/
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At Sun, 16 Jan 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>
>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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