WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: Pain after Hysterectomy

Re: Pain after Hysterectomy

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 16:36:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 5 Mar 2001, Betty wrote: >
>I had my uterus and right ovary removed 4 years ago. I had my tubes and
>left ovary removed Sept. 2000. I have had 2 laproscopy's done since
>the surgery in Se Sept. I am still experiencing pain in my lower left
>pelvic area and lower back pain after intercorse. Could this be because
>of the surgeries or what could be causing this pain. If anyone has any
>information about pain after hysterectomy, I would appreciate it. I
>also am very emotional since the surgery. They have changed my harmones
>several times. Right now I am on the patch. Viville dot 0.1 and the
>0.5. I wear both at the same time.
>Thank you! Betty

Betty, Pain following hysterectomy can be from several things. First is that the initial pain wasn't from the pelvic organs in the first place. Second, with any surgery, there is scarring and this can cause pain. Third, there is occasionally residual ovarian tissue that can cause pain. The solutions for these issues are either therapy to work on coping with the pain after all alternatives have been investigated (i.e. bowel and urinary). The other option is "pain mapping". This is a fairly new approach that entails performing a "mini" laparoscopy in an awake patient and during the scope, assessing what manipulation causes the pain... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**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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