WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2000: Re: Fibroids-RE: Lynn

Re: Fibroids-RE: Lynn

From: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jun 2000 10:32:58 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: jwang, M.D.: "Re: Fibroids-RE: Lynn"

At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, jwang, M.D. wrote: >
>Fibroids can cause heavier bleeding and more cramps during your period,
>but they are not usually associated with a change in the timing. Endo
>is associated with painful menstruation as well, but it may not cause
>any symptoms at all. If your uterus is enlarged on US, it could mean
>that it is a variation of normal, you could have dibriods (although
>these can often be distinctly identified), or you could have
>adenomyosis. The last condition is caused by the uterine lining
>(endometrium) spreading into the muscle fibers of the uterus. It can
>cause heavy periods and increased pain.

Thank you so much for your response. You guys are wonderful and very much appreciated!!!!!!! >
>At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Sandy wrote:
>>
>>Can fibroids affect your cycle. Also can endotremetriosis affect your
>>cycle? I had my ultrasound today and she said my uterus looked a little
>>big. What causes that? I would really like to know. Can fibroids do
>>that. I would appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks.
>
>--
>J Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.>
>

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