WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: offense: Dr. Marchbein

Re: offense: Dr. Marchbein

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Nov 1999 17:53:56 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 8 Nov 1999, Elizabeth wrote: >
>I'm trying to take your post in a light hearted manner - in regards to
>describe the size/weight of the uterus, etc.

You should. It was accurate but light-hearted. Ever try and answer 20-30 questions at a time for people whom you've never met? Most of the forum desires the info but also like fun, as we've said many times before.

Erin and Robin, to the rescue again. I believe Elizabeth may have just taken my comments in a way other than what I meant. I thought I was quite clear at the end of the post giving her an "A" for effort but I guess I didn't make the point well enough.

I am sorry if you were offended by a (in my opinion) non-offensive post which I copied and will reprint below for perusal. Remember, educate, amuse, elucidate. To do one without the other 2 would leave everyone going to the library. I found I always learned best and remembered best from the teachers taht made it fun. That's all I'm trying to do. If you read my answers again, see if it doesn't help you remember the answers better.

HSM

At Thu, 4 Nov 1999, Elizabeth wrote: > >At Thu, 4 Nov 1999, Anita wrote:
>>
>>What is the normal size of the uterus and ovaries for a non-pregnant,
>>premenopausal woman?
>
>&& Don't quote me - but from what I've read - a normal sized uterus
>(depends on how many births too) is about the size and weight of a candy
>bar. More pear shaped though.

Where do you get candy bars the weight of a quarter pounder after it's broiled?

>I 'think' ovaries are like the size of a pea -

A real big pea - more like a lima bean with a growth hormone problem - about 1 inch by .75 inches by .5 inches.

>and fallopian tubes
>thinner than fishing wire.

Liz, they're actually the thickness of a fat worm (.33 inches) and about 4-5 inches long.

>For what it's worth...
>

Seriously, you get an "A" for effort. Loved the candy bar comparison. In my office, they keep a Baby Ruth for me in case of emergency.

HSM >I had asked you that same question a few months earlier, and from your
>own answer, did a bit of computations and that's how I came up w/the
>comparison for the uterus to a
>candy bar. My main focus being why the uterus is stated for being too
>heavy to hold up for those w/prolapse - it being the main culprit for
>undoing anterior repairs. Why not try to "visualize" this organ?
>
>>From your quote: "uterine size varies depending on a woman's age,
>hormonal status, and history of child bearing. According to the
>"Comprehensive Gynecology" text here on
>>my desk the uterus of a nulliparous woman is about 8cm long, 5cm wide, and 2.5cm thick and weighs 40-50 grams. For a multiparous woman, each measurement is about 1.2cm more, and the weight is 20-30 grams heavier.
>
>Update on the weight/size - 40-50 grams = 1 1/3 to 1 2/3 ounces for a
>nulliparous woman and plus an extra 20-30 gms would add up to a total 2
>to 3 2/3 ounces for a multi parous woman.
>
>Uterus conversion for length/width is "nulliparous" - 3 1/4 x 2 x 1
>inches
>
>"multiparous" - 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches
>
>I've since researched the size of the ovary, and found the walnut
>comparison, but everything I found on the fallopian tubes described them
>as being think as a pin - nothing to fat worms.
>
>Thanks for your information Doc ;-)!
>
>No 'Liz' ova' here.
>
>--
>Elizabeth
>
>--
>Elizabeth
>

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

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