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Re: Fibroids and hormones

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 10:40:11 -0600 (CST)

There is no correltation between hormonal regulation of cycles and fibroids. There is also no correlation between tubal ligations and irregular cycles.

At Mon, 19 Feb 2001, Nancy wrote: >
>I had a myomectomy and tubal ligation in October and my cycle has been
>inconsistent ever since AND I have been gaining weight. (Not a happy
>camper about the weight thing!!) I know that at "my age" (43) there is
>the whole perimenopause thing, but my cycle was fairly regular prior to
>surgery (a wonderful 24 - 25 day cycle lasting
>anywhere from 9 to 18 days - but regular just the same). Is there a
>correlation between fibroids and hormone production? (Or is this just a
>big coincidence?)
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Nancy
>

--
James Wang, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Tufts University School of Medicine


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