WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: 2nd opinion questions for fibroids

Re: 2nd opinion questions for fibroids

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 15 Nov 1997 23:44:20 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 15 Nov 1997, K. wrote: >
>Due to heavy bleeding and pain for 5 fibroids 2cm. or less, my Dr. put
>me on depo-provera to stop bleeding. This made matters worse and he did
>a diagnostic lap. He said that I have fibroids on the inside, outside
>and within the uterus wall and that to try to remove them would be
>dangerous. He scheduled me for a vaginal hysterectomy before we even
>discussed this. He said that I would be home having dinner that night
>and could return to work the next week if I felt like it. I have never
>had the opportunity to have children and he probably thinks that because
>I am in my 30's that I never will. I hope this not so. I will be going
>to a teaching hospital in a major city for a 2nd opinion in a few weeks.
>What should I bring with me? What are the important questions to ask? Do
>you think I can find another way to stop the pain and bleeding without
>risking my life? I look forward to your thoughts within the next few
>weeks.. Sincerely, Kay

Kay,

I agree with the second opinion. A reproductive endocrinologist would be a good choice for this. Bring all records, sonograms and any operative reports.

Ask one question "How can I get rid of the pain and still hold onto my uterus?"

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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