WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Uterine Prolapse(attn: Carolyn Mayo-Brown)

Re: Uterine Prolapse(attn: Carolyn Mayo-Brown)

From: Janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Nov 1997 14:03:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 24 Nov 1997, Carolyn wrote: >
>At Wed, 26 Mar 1997, Janet wrote:
>>
>>I Have a prolapsed uterus to the point where my cervix is sometimes
>>protruding about an inch outside of me . I also have a cystocele and a
>>rectocele.(They occured before the prolapse) I really do not want a
>>hysterectomy. I live on Long Island and I am having trouble finding a
>>doctor that will do a uterine suspension.Does anyone know of any doctor
>>that specializes in this? I am 42 years old and have not gone through
>>menopause yet. I have read that a hysterectomy cuts off some of the
>>blood supply to the ovaries and causes a woman to go into menopause
>>sooner than she normally would. I also have heard the uterus affects
>>sexual response, affects the support of other organs and releases
>>chemicals in the body that contribute to your overall feeling of well
>>being(endorphins). I am sorry that this is so long, but if there is
>>anyone out there that can help me please write. Oh, also at what point
>>should I give up on doing Kegels. They seem like they don't do a darn
>>thing.
>>
>>--
>>Janet
>>
>Hi. I also have a uterine prolapse. However, it is at rather than out
>the entrance. I've used a pessary to hold things in for nearly a year
>now. There has been no further deterioration. Pessary is removed every
>other month, cleaned and reinserted. I don't know Im wearing it as it
>is not uncomfortable. In fact it solved the bladdar leakage problem for
>me. I am 48 and plan to go through menopause in a few years and when
>completed have a hysterectomy. There are about 7 kinds of pessaries,
>perhaps one would work for you.

Carolyn, Thanks for the info on pessaries. I already knew about them but my doctor said that for sexually active women they're not the best choice and I don't think I want to be bothered with one. I want a more permanent solution. The good news is I have finally found a doctor in my area (L.I.) that can do the repairs without hysterectomy. Thanks again for your help.

--
Janet

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