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Re: growing fibroids after menopause

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 May 2000 11:37:09 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 24 May 2000, Barbara wrote: >
>A transvaginal sonogram shows that one of my fibroids is getting larger
>and my doctor is talking hysterectomy. I am currently taking the drug
>Tamoxifen and one doctor said that may be the reason, but he wasn't
>sure. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Fibroids don't usually grow with Tamoxifen. It's usually concern about the endometrium (lining of the uterus). Hysterectomy should be entertained for the same reasons with ort without Tamoxifen. You may wish for a second opinion to evaluate this. 

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


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