WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1999: Re: Dr. McIntosh***UG

Re: Dr. McIntosh***UG

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 18:12:02 -0600 (CST)

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>&& I understand that a hysterectomy has been the standard method of
>dealing w/prolapse. I'm curious though, do you 'personally' think that
>if perhaps women opted for the hysterocolposacropexy that there would be
>more studies done and then new procedures could be developed for women
>who might prefer to preserve the uterus? I understand that it's an
>'unknown', but asking for your opinion here. Thanks.

The reality is that after centuries of dealing with prolapse (badly) without surgery, and then 50 years of delaing with prolapse with surgery that was short of hysterectomy in the early part of this century, the results simply did not reccomend continuing in that fashion. another 10/15 years before a hyst so our body gets the >advantage of all the extra hormones etc for as long as possible. This
>is a personal choice. Your opinion?

Yes, it is a personal choice. I would remind you that there is no known dignificant hormone production in the uterus itself, only in the ovaries.

>&& I absolutely agree with you. Whether a person has the 'title' there
>are many gifted medical professions and pioneers. May I ask, what is
>your primary funciton at your office? Your area of expertise? Surgeon?
>Ob/Gyn? It seems that it's many doctors tend to 'specialize' in an area.
>Just an example, my obgyn doesn't do much surgery. Is this usually the
>case?

I am a general Board Certified OB/GYN, but my first love is surgery. OB is great too, but the OR is my real enthusiasm.

-- 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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