WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: Adenomyosis?

Re: Adenomyosis?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:35:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 27 Mar 2003, Meghan wrote: >
>I have had a lot of problems with pain, bad cramps, irregular bleeding
>(2 week long periods every month), spotting between periods, and
>postcoital bleeding and soreness for a long time now. I have had
>transvaginal and regular ultrasound, tried birth control pills, had
>normal exams, normal endometrial biopsy...I read an article on
>adenomyosis and it sounds exactly like what I have! My doctor is very
>conservative and negative - she is very reluctant to do a hysterectomy
>on me because I'm "only 31", yet my husband had vasectomy 10 years ago,
>I have 2 stepkids, and we don't want kids - I just want my life back!
>She wants me to try Depo-Lupron (which I refuse b/o side effects) or
>have a sonohysterogram now. Should I do ahead with the sono or get
>another doctor? I fear she may not help me out.....Thanks

Adenomyosis is very difficult to diagnose, ask for a 2nd opinion.

-- 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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