Re: question
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:08:22 -0600 (CST)
My only question that you should know - are they absolutely sure it's a
fibroid? 23 week size at 21 years old and not responsive to Lupron? I'm
just wondering.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Pilar wrote:
>
>I am 21 yrs. old and I have fibroids, I was put on Lupron 2 injections and
>that did not shrink the fibroid, from what I understand my uteras is the
>size of someone that is 23 weeks, I am scheduled to have surgery in a
>couple of weeks, I will be getting my stomach cut open, and there is no
>guarantee that they will not have to do a hysterectomy... I need some
>advice
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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