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Re: adenomyosis

From: J.Glenn Bradley MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Feb 1998 19:03:43 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 24 Feb 1998, Marilyn wrote: >
>I have recently moved to Taiwan. My doctor in the states told me
>several years ago that I had a uterine fibroid. She said we would just
>watch it to make sure it wasn't growing too much and it was nothing to
>worry about. Possibly causing my very heavy periods. Yesterday I went
>to a doctor here. I was shocked to be told that I have "adenomyosis"
>and should have a hysterectomy!! I have NO symptoms or problems. I am
>peri-menopausal with no annoying symptoms. My periods come ever 3
>months or so and heavy bleeding is no longer a problem.
>Questions: What is the difference between fibroids and adenomyosis, if
>any?
>If I eventually decide to take HRT will that cause the adenomyosis to
>worsen and if so, what is the solution?
>Thanks you

Marilyn : This issue of "OBGYN.net" has an article in the "Alternatives to Hysterectomy" section entitiled "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding" that will answer the questions you ask. 

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J.Glenn Bradley MD



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