WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2007: Re: EMOTIONAL: Pelvic & back pain,abnormal cramping, heavy bleeding and mood swings

Re: EMOTIONAL: Pelvic & back pain,abnormal cramping, heavy bleeding and mood swings

From: Gordon Goldman, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:02:28 -0500 (CDT)

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Message posted on Gordon Goldman, MD behalf by: Hope, Women’s Health Forum Moderator

Mary,

If you are having problems that are due to fibroids, age matters very little. Yes, there are many choices for fibroid treatment and which is best for you, will depend upon many factors. Without specific information regarding your general health, the size, number and location of the fibroids, it is not likely anyone could help you make a decision. I would suggest you collect the various options and talk with your OB/Gyn about them. He/She should be able to explain the benefit/risks of each treatment option and why you may or may not be a candidate for a given mode of treatment. Then the two of you make a joint decision. If he/she does not meet your needs, a second opinion is always a good idea. I am not certain that your age alone, would be a factor in use of birth control pills if you are otherwise in good health and a non-smoker.

-- Gordon Goldman, MD St. Louis, MO.

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At Sun, 29 Jul 2007, Mary wrote: > >I am a 41 yr. old female with 2 grown children. I have had pelvic & >back pain (right-side) for 2+ yrs. now. I have a large fybroid cyst on >my Uterus, which is enlarged. I had a Laparoscopy without a ultrasound >prior to, which revealed my condition. Endemetriosis was suspected, >none found. I had adhesions on my right ovary, which were removed, >however, my Gyne feels my only option is a hysterectomy.My ovaries are >ok.I am concerned about a hysterectomy at my age, I just feel I am not >ready. I want to get another opinion. I asked my medical doctor, he >seems to agree with my gyne based on my diagnosis. Are there other >treatment options, such as reducing the size of my uterus, removing the >fybroid, to avoid the Hysterectomy. I am familiar with the ablation >tecnique. I am not a candidate for birth control pills because of my >age. Help? >Mary >

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