WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1998: Re: enlarged uterus

Re: enlarged uterus

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 14:06:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 29 Aug 1998, sue wrote: >
>today i had my yearly pap smear with
>a new doctor-he said that my uterus
>was large-asked if any other dr had
>told me this(they haven't)- and said
>he wanted to do an ultrasound w/in
>the next week and to schedule an appt
>with him the next day after the ultra-
>sound. all he mentioned was possible
>fibroids(sp?) or a tumor. i had
>mentioned a concern i have with urine
>leakage when laughing,sneezing or
>coughing and he said we would talk
>more about this after the ultrasound.
>can you offer any insight as to what
>might be found from this ultrasound
>and what might have to be done?
>thanks

An ultrasound will offer a way of quantifying the size of your uterus, ie so many centimeters x so many centimeters, as well as some information on the internal anatomy of the uterus and the endometrial cavity. This is invaluable for diagnosing uterine fibroids, or other types of uterine enlargement. You do not necessarily have to do anything about many forms of uterine enlargement, but symptoms are common. Treatment will depend on what symptoms you have, how much they concern you, and what you are willing to have done.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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