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Re: Another question for Dr. M ( Sorry I forgot to mention)

From: Peggy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:57:33 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 29 Nov 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Mon, 29 Nov 1999, Peggy wrote:
>>
>>Hello Dr. M.I posted my story about adhesions back on October 14th.It
>>was a very long post but you took the time to read it and respond. Well
>>I just had the surgery I mentioned then On November 22nd. My Dr. did
>>not find any adhesions at all this time. What he did find is
>>endometriosis.He did take out all but some that was on the bowel for
>>fear of injuring the bowel. My question is. With him leaving the endo
>>on the bowel and not starting me on replacement hormones for 3 months.
>>Will the endo that was left behind Die off ?

Sorry I forgot to mention that I have had a total Hysterectomy!

Dr M. ,I have had a total hysterectomy.I had the hysterectomy on April 6th 1998 but the Dr. left the right ovary and tube. The recent surgery on November 22nd . The right ovary and tube were taken. So I think that would eliminate me taking the Depo Lupron Am I correct ? Or are you saying using both the Depo Lupron and the HRT add back therepy would be your treatment with having both ovaries gone ?

>
>It may be reduced but recent literature indicates that 6 months of
>DepoLupron postoperatively may be excellent at endometriosis suppression
>and using the HRT as addback therapy would be helpful to eliminate or
>markedly reduce monopausal symptoms during the therapy.
>
>>I am really concerned about
>>this I have read a couple different articles on endo that say that if
>>endo is left behind or missed When replacement therepy is started the
>>pain will flare up again.
>
>Possible.
>
>>I am interested in hearing what you think
>>about this . I follow the forum and I am very impressed with how you
>>answer everyones questions. I will be awaiting your responce.
>>Thank You.Peggy
>
>Good luck.
>
>--
>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 ;-)
>






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