WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: for OBGYN. How to diagnose adenomyosis?

Re: for OBGYN. How to diagnose adenomyosis?

From: cristen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 19:24:34 -0800

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Thank you Dr. McIntoch for clearing up my misunderstanding on the subject of adenomyosis.

Now I have a few more question's to pose. Since I have the classic signs of Adenomyosis. Would it be wise to ask for an MRI before my husband and I make the big "H" decision? Will this give us more assurance that I have Adenoyosis? I have read stories of woman whose dr's have suspected Ad. but when they did the pathology on the uterus they did not have it.

I understand that this decision is completely up to me and I have to be the one to make the finale choice. However I would like to know that I tried all that is medically possible before I gave up. Thank you again in advance cristen

also could someone give the pronunciation (pre nun se a shen) of Adenomyosis. Thank you.

>----- Original Message -----
From: "William McIntosh, MD" <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH" <womens-health@forum.obgyn.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 8:46 AM Subject: Re: for OBGYN. How to diagnose adenomyosis?

> At Tue, 23 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >> >
> > >
> >> Adenomyosis can be suspected from history and the gross appearance of
> the uterus on laparoscopy, but it can only be diagnosed by having all or
> a portion of the uterus in the pathology lab. Your history is
> consistent with adeno, and your doctor feels the appearance is also
> consistent with that diagnosis. There is an element of doubt, but it is
> down to an irreducible minimum. In the end, you will have to make your
> best guess, take a deep breath, and take the plunge, either for or
> against Hyst.
>
> --
> William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
> This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
> for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

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