WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: Enlarged Uterus

Re: Enlarged Uterus

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:16:50 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 12 Dec 2002, Renee wrote: >
>I have had fibroid tumors in the past and was actually scheduled for
>surger the earlier part of this year. Two days before my surgery date I
>had a pelvic and TV ultrasound and was told that the fibroid tumors
>(plum size approx 4) had resolved therfore my surgery was cancelled. I
>have just seen my Doctor recently for follow up and pap and was told
>that my uterus is enlarged. I am a 48 y.o. with regular periods that
>sometimes produce severe pain, cramping heavy bleeding and clotting for
>the first 3-4 days which has increased over the years. I would like to
>know what can cause an enlarged uterus and could some of my symptoms
>during and before my period be results from this? Also I have an
>increase in discharge approx. 2wks before my period is due. The
>discharge is watery and heavy after intercourse.

I'm sorry, I don't believe in spontaneous resolution of myomas, enlarged uterus probably due to intramural fibroids, sometimes with menopause many symptoms are solved.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina 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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