WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2003: Re: Tubal vs. Hysterectomy.... fibroids a factor

Re: Tubal vs. Hysterectomy.... fibroids a factor

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 09:13:45 -0500 (CDT)

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A 2nd opinion is fine, it depends on your age and children, bear in mind that after tubal you will still have your fibroids, ask if tubal ligation and miomectomy can be performed at the same time.

At Thu, 22 May 2003, Julie wrote: >
>I spoke with a surgeon about getting a tubal ligation done. As part of
>the pre-op exams, they found that my uterus was enlarged to 16-18 weeks.
>Ultrasound showed several fibroids which had doubled in size (and
>increased in quantity) from a previous ultrasound (for unrelated
>reasons) performed in 1996. The two largest ones are in the 4.5 to 5.5
>cm range and extend outward from the uterus, one to the anterior, the
>other to the posterior. After seeing the ultrasound results, my surgeon
>recommended a hysterectomy instead of the tubal. She said that if I
>really still wanted just a tubal she would perform it, but against her
>better judgement and with great reluctance. I'm seeking a second
>opinion from another doctor in the community, but would like to hear any
>input from you. Thanks in advance.
>
>--
>Julie
>

-- 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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