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Re: fibroid/hysterectomy option
From: Ashraf (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 22:24:40 +0300
>----- Original Message -----
From: karen <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: 06 October 1999 18:18
Subject: fibroid/hysterectomy option
> I am a 33 year old mother of two. I just recently got the results of my
> pelvic ultrasound which showed a 2cm fibroid (relatively small I
> suppose), cystic action on one ovary,and fluid near that ovary as well
> as in the general pelvic cavity. Though I have heard this is all
> common, my doctor has suggested the option of having a hyterectomy since
> my husband and I are done having children. My regular symptoms include
> having severe bleeding (sometimes going through a tampon, a pad, and my
> clothes in less than 15minutes), intense pain and pms, frequent nausea,
> constipation, diahhrea, and occasionally spotting in between periods.
> Could the ultrasound have missed something else that is going on? How
> could such a small fibroid be causing so much grief? Also, my mom has
> told me not to have a hysterectomy because it changes everything from
> hair texture, to skin, to sex drive, etc. She's afraid I'm going to
> become old at 33 I think. Can anyone help?
> Thanks a lot.
> Karen L>
> I advice you to start having a hysteroscope and a D&c biopsy
DR AMINA MD
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