WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Endometrial Hyperplasia-Hysterectomy?

Re: Endometrial Hyperplasia-Hysterectomy?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 19:10:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 7 Jan 2001, Georgia wrote: >
>Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 11:23:18 -0900
>>
>>First of all, thank you for this site. I have a hysterectomy scheduled
>>later this month and am experiencing much anxiety. I am a 50 year old and
>>have not gone thru menopause yet. For two years I have been monitored for
>>endometrial hyperplasia. Ultra sounds have found my lining to be around a
>>14 or 16 (not sure what measurement) instead of around a 6 which my Dr.
>>says would be more normal for my age. I have been biopsies 3 times, had a
>>D&C with Hystoscope, and been on a progesterone treatment for the last 2
>>years. Progesterone I take is micronized 400mg. 10 days of the month.
>>After last ultra sound there is still no thinning of lining. My Dr.
>>suggests hysterectomy since these conservative measures have not changed
>>the condition. Another factor is family history, my mother is suffering
>>with uterine cancer(sarcoma) at this time. They are looking of saving me
>>possible "trouble" in the future.
>>I have had two opinions and they agree it would be in my best interest to
>>have surgery. Please, more input would be welcomed.

Georgia

This sounds like a reasonable course to me. Good Luck

--
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
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
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