WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: A thought on the size of the uterus (Dr. Hill, and all those associated w/obgyn)

Re: A thought on the size of the uterus (Dr. Hill, and all those associated w/obgyn)

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:00:28 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: fibroids, laser treatment"
Previous message: Lieza: "Severe cervical dysplasia and hysterectomy"
In reply to: Elizabeth: "A thought on the size of the uterus (Dr. Hill, and all those associated w/obgyn)"

At Mon, 20 Sep 1999, Elizabeth wrote: >
>After a bit of research on the alternatives available for uterine
>prolapse (and others) it seems that a hysterectomy is the procedure that
>doctors most recommend. I'm just curious - if a normal size uterus
>(after single/multiple births) is about the size and weight of a candy
>bar, may I inquire as to why it's so difficult to resuspend and anchor?
>I would really appreciate your thoughts on this as I'm still researching
>all possible options.
>
>Thanks again so much,
>Elizabeth
>
>(Yom Kippur Dr. Marchbein)

Thank you. According to my urogynecology consultant, success rates are better after hysterectomy. Newer techniques are being developed to resuspend the vagina and uterus but stats are not in yet. A urogynecologist at a University hospital would be your best source for new, hot-off-the-press info.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

Next message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: fibroids, laser treatment"
Previous message: Lieza: "Severe cervical dysplasia and hysterectomy"
In reply to: Elizabeth: "A thought on the size of the uterus (Dr. Hill, and all those associated w/obgyn)"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: