Re: Endo in a c-section scar
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 18 May 2003 08:40:16 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks so much for your repsonse. Any suggestions on what I should have
them look for?
At Sat, 17 May 2003, Marisa Geller MD wrote:
>
>I do not think that your problem is that you have endo in a c-section scar
>but I suggest you to talk about this with your gyn or look for a second
>opinion with another gyn.
>
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>Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
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>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kathy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
><womens-health@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 8:14 PM
>Subject: Endo in a c-section scar
>
>> Would it be possible to have missed endo in a c-section scar when doing
>> a laproscopic surgery? I've had that done in 4/01 when my tubes were
>> tied, three enlarged lymph nodes removed 9/01 and finally a D&C,
>> Hysterscopy and a thermal balloon ablation in 2/03. I still have a lot
>> of pain (and swelling) in my lower left side with my menstrual period.
>> As the pain subsides, the site begins to itch like crazy. Would it be
>> possible to have missed endo in a c-section scar through all of these
>> procedures? The first and last surgery were done by an OB/GYN while the
>> second was done by a general surgeon. Would having my c-section scar
>> removed be beneficial? I realize I'd be trading scars, but if I can get
>> rid of the pain, I'd be willing to do just about anything. Would this
>> be an OB/GYN surgery or would it be considered cosmetic? I don't care
>> how big or ugly the scar would be, I just want to get rid of this awful
>> pain.
>>
>> --
>> Thank you,
>> Kathy
>> 05/13/03
>>
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Thank you,
Kathy
05/13/03