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Re: About endometrosis From: anonymous@obgyn.net Sun, 5 Oct 1997 18:03:36 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Pamela: "Cervical issues" Previous message: mary: "molar pregnancy" At Wed, 26 Mar 1997, Kelly wrote: > >Ankey > >Endometriosis is a condition where the same type of tissue that lines >the uterus gets outside the uterus. It can implant (land) on the tubes, >the ovaries, the bladder, the bowels. It frequently causes painful >menstrual cycles or pain with intercourse and sometimes infertility. The >most definite way of diagnosing endometriosis is to have a laparoscopy, >a surgical procedure where a slender telescope like instument in >inserted thru your navel. Endometriosis can be removed by excision >(cutting it out) or ablation ("zapping" it with a laser or electrical >current). It can also be treated with medications. >You should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss why she/he >thinks you might have endometriosis and what your options are. >Many, many women with endometriosis go on to have perfectly normal >pregnancies and healthy babies once they conceive. Monique wrote about >her terrible experiences but they are not the rule. >Good luck -- and please ask your doctor the same questions you asked on >this forum. > >-- >Kelly Shanahan, MD >S. Lake Tahoe, CA > Next message: Pamela: "Cervical issues" Previous message: mary: "molar pregnancy"

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