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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Anonymous" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
<womens-health@dns.obgyn.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 12:28 AM
Subject: 31 years old - Remove Ovaries?
> Total Abdominal Hysterectomy almost a year ago. Laparoscopy done almost
> 6 months ago, adhesions found, cut down and cyst removed. Continuing
> lower abdominal pain - into back and upper groin/thigh areas. Is
> getting progressively worse.
>
> New GYN did exam. Very painful. Said my ovaries do not move as they
> should and thinks scar tissue on the ovaries is the culprit to my pain.
> Suggests I have my ovaries removed.
>
> Said maybe try Lupron with add back therapy to see if it would help with
> the pain. I am taking amitryptiline (spelling?) 10 MG but it isn't
> helping the pain. He said it wouldn't help.
>
> I'd rather not have another surgery or lose my ovaries at my age. Is
> Lupron my only option and is it likely to help the pain? I did not
> tolerate birth control pills well and am worried about the side effects
> from Lupron with add back therapy on top of the pain.
>
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