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Re: Vaginal Hysterectomy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 22:52:11 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 10 Dec 2000, Sandy wrote: >
>I am having a vaginal hyst. Jan. 2. for a fibroid that fills half of
>my uterine cavity and then a small one besides. My question is, I can
>retain my cervix right? I don't want to lose my cervix. Is this
>something I need to discuss with my OB? Thanks so much.

Sandy

Vag hyst, no cervix. It is impossible to do a vag hyst and leave the cervix. If you want to keep the cervix, talk to your md about an abdominal hyst. good luck. 

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.


*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
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