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Re: HYSTERECTOMY: Hysterectomy vs Ablation
From: Professor Galal Lotfi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:59:29 -0600 (CST)
With such a history, I believe that hysteretomy is the best and only
option to clear it all.
Thankx
At Mon, 24 Dec 2007, Jenn wrote:
>
>I am having trouble deciding between the two....
>
>Here is some history:
>I am 30 years old. My first pregnancy resulted in an emergency
>c-section at 27 wks, 4 days because of preeclampsia. I had been
>hospitalized on bedrest at 24 weeks. When I got pregnant the second
>time, blood work was done and I found out that I have Type II
>Thrombophilia ~ gave myself Lovenox injections every day for the entire
>pregnancy ~ delivered via c-section at 37 weeks.
>
>Mirena inserted 2/2004. Removed in Nov 2006 ~ endomitritis. Cannot
>take any BC that has a chance of blood clots so I opted for the Depo
>shot until my obgyn could get certified for the Implanon. Called dr
>after three months and he was still not certified. Switched drs.
>Decided on a tubal ligation (4/2007). Since then I have had irregular
>periods with heavy bleeding, blood clots, and severe pain (I have been
>taking the pain meds left over from my TL). Went back to dr a week ago
>and had a biopsy done (OUCH) ~ biopsy came back showing nothing wrong.
>
>My options are very limited because of my thromophilia. My dr suggested
>an ablation which probably won't take care of my pain or a hysterectomy
>which would take care of the pain and bleeding.
>
>I am leaning towards the hysterectomy.....any thoughts?
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Professor Galal Lotfi, MD. MRCOG
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