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Re: Opnions on Hysterectomies?
From: Jessica Bardales MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 05:24:28 -0600 (CST)
You may be having symptoms of endometriosis or dysmenorrhea(painful
periods) of no specific cause. Hysiterectomy may be the answer in your
case, but if endometriosis is suspected, it is best to use a medical
treatment instead of surgery.
At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>I have been suffering with really painful and problematic periods for
>some time. My Dr. did a D&C hoping that would help. He looked around
>and did other tests to see if there was any thing causing this. He
>didn't see anything else, like endo or anything. He recommended that I
>get a Vaginal Hysterectomy if this did not work.
>
>It has only been a little under three months since the D&C/Tubal. I
>have only had one full period and this was the beginning of this month.
>I just started another cycle today. The pain is just about unbearable.
>My period was VERY Heavey the beginning of the months as well as very
>painful. I called my doctor then because of the bleeding and he said to
>expect that for my first cycle. So, I thought no further of it until
>now. They found a cyst on my ovary in Jan as well, but he said nothing
>further about it. I am not sure if that plays in my situation in any
>way.
>
>My questions are:
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>Should I wait a while longer before seeing my Dr. and telling him my
>periods are still bad?
>
>and
>
>Would any Dr. here recommend a Hysterectomy as well? Would any of you
>women recommend it?
>
>I would love to get rid of this pain but am not the type to do anything
>to my body that isn't a MUST!
>
>I am almost 35 years old. I have two children and have had three
>miscarriages. Two in my first trimesters and one (which they actually
>considered giving birth) at seven months pregnant.
>
>Having just had the tubal ligation, not having more children wouldn't be
>a factor in wether or not I decide to have this Hysterectomy.
--
Jessica Bardales MD, SOCOG
Hospital Ginecobstetrico Docente Provincial, Camaguey, Cuba.
*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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