WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: Menstrual problems and hysterectomy

Re: Menstrual problems and hysterectomy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:37:50 -0500 (CDT)

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Missy

No, any of the procedures would be appropriate at your age.

At Mon, 28 Apr 2003, Missy wrote: >
>At Sun, 27 Apr 2003, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>
>>Missy
>>
>>You do not give your age, but I would think you could have a
>>hysteroscopy, d&c even endo ablation. If you also have prolapse, a
>>hysterectomy will probably be a better bet.
>>
>>At Sat, 26 Apr 2003, Missy wrote:
>>>
>>>I have experienced a constant menstral flow since the beginning of July.
>>>An ultrasound shows a thick lining in the uterus and fybroids. My
>>>doctor says I can wait until menopause naturally takes care of things or
>>>choose a hysterectomy.
>>>
>>>I have two questions: First, is a hysterectomy my only option?
>>>
>>>Second, this past week, I noticed that some of my "insides" have dropped
>>>(I think this is called a prolapse) so much so, that I have to almost
>>>push them back inside.
>>>
>>>Is this something that needs to be taken care of ASAP?
>>>
>>>Thanks.
>>
>>--
>>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>>Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
>>Pregnancy and Birth Section
>>Private Practice
>>New Orleans, La.
>>
>>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>>
>>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>>of a physician-patient relationship.
>>
>Thank you for your response. I am 47 years old. Does that make a
>difference to what you would recommend?

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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