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Re: Fibroids and endometrial ablationFrom: Allyn (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 13 Dec 1997 19:04:13 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 13 Dec 1997, Dr wrote: > >At Sat, 13 Dec 1997, Kate wrote: >> >>I am 40 and do not want more children. >>I have 2 small fibroids, described as "2cm" or "egg-sized". >>My only symptom is VERY heavy periods. >>My gynaecologist suggests doing nothing for now, and I agree.My only >>concern is that I would not want to allow the fibroids to grow to a >>point where major surgery becomes necessary. From what I've read, I >>would see endometrial ablation as a possible solution if and when my >>symptoms become too much to cope with. So my questions are : >> >> 1 Is endometrial ablation a suitable procedure ? >>2 Is there a size limit above which the fibroids would be too big to >>carry out an endometrial ablation ? >> >>(PS Endometrial biopsy shows hormonal imbalance but no other problems. I >>tried progestagen for 2 months but had unpleasant side effects and it >>didn't control the bleeding.) >> >-- >Kate, > >Endometrial ablation is only a acceptable option for submucous myomas < >3 cms. It is worth trying it in your case. If it doesn't work a >vaginal hysterectomy would be a good solution. > >-- >Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF >AIHP - ACCA >Paris - France >http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm > >note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of an examination. >
-- Dear Dr. Cristalli,
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