WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: adenomyosis

Re: adenomyosis

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Feb 1998 19:07:51 -0600 (CST)

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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

Adenomyosis is *the lining of the uterus growing into the muscle wall of the uterus*. This is a benign condition which ***cannot*** be diagnosed definitively by pelvic exam. An MRI can do it. Fibroids are benign muscle growths (0.27% are malignant leimyosarcomas) that are either inside the uterus, in the wall of the uterus or outside the uterus.

If you're not having a problem, why have surgery?

HRT shouldn't cause a problem with adenomyosis.

RUN. FAST.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
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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