WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Another Question...

Re: Another Question...

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Feb 1998 22:03:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 25 Feb 1998, Cherie wrote: >
>I have another question. I had an ectopic in August and the Dr, removed
>one tube, he said the other tube 'looked' good but didn't do any tests
>to see the inside of it. Is this normal? Do they only test the other
>tube if ectopic was found to be caused by a blockage? I am really
>nervous about everything and now i'm starting to think about losing the
>other IF I get pregnant and end up with another ectopic because no one
>ever bothered to check the remaining tube! By the way, He told me he
>would rather just leave it alone..he feels the more you mess with
>something the worse it is?
> Thanks in advance, Cherie

It is not routine nor is it indicated to check the ipsilateral (other side) tube, especially if it appears normal. If you have a concern, tell your doctor that you would like to have a hysterogram to evaluate the patency of the tube.

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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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and/or interventions.

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