Please get 2nd opinions...my story

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Hello all: I posted a message back in Dec. about my gyn wanting to do

hysterotomy and laproscopy-I had scheduled for January.

After getting some replies and reading recommendations I did a lot of

research. Most of what I found was very disturbing.

My gyn wanted to give me general anesthesia for these procedures when

hysteroscopy can be done in an office setting.

The radiology report said " possible hyperplasia " the gyn said could

be precancerous. My research told me this was rare.

I still did not understand why he wanted to do laproscopy-I didn't

find it mentioned for diagnosis.

Post hysterectomy can cause vag. prolapse, I already have relaxation

of the the area.

Here's what happened:

I called the gyn office and spoke to the nurse. I asked her if the gyn

did myomectomy or other treatment for fibroids. Her answer was no, he

doesn't. I asked her if she thought he would recommend hysterectomy

and she emphatically and enthusiastically said " Yes, absolutely! " I

told her I wanted to keep my uterus and I was cancelling my appoint.

for the procedures. I told her hysteroscopy can be done without

general anes. I told her I was going to find a MD who would work to

SAVE my uterus. Her reply? " Good luck with finding someone like that

around here! " (In a most sarcastic tone, I may add)

Fast forward three months: A visit to a most wonderful doctor at

Univerisity of Michigan's Hysterectomy Alternatives Clinic.

Not only did she not see the need for hysteroscopy, she didn't have

the vaguest idea why he wanted to do laproscopy. She said there was

no indication in the least for that. She said she could do endo.

biopsy (which took all of 3 minutes right there in the office) but

although she didn't really see the need for it, she would do it for

my peace of mind. (My biopsy was totally normal,btw)

Regarding the hyperplasia issue, my pelvic ultrasound was done the

day before my period started. The norm for endometrial thickness at

that time is up to 22mm. My endo was 16mm, which was totally normal.

She said my fibroids and uterus are keeping my vagina in place and if

I was to have had hysterectomy I would most likely prolapse!

Folks, Please do your research before you EVER consider ANY invasive

procedures to your body.

If it weren't for my questioning this, I could have had totally

unecessary procedures and removal of a body part that I need not to

mention all the risk of two general anesthetics!

This is such a frightening thing to me. I am so thankful to have

found this board and all the advise I have gotten from you all.

Thanks and best wishes that you all have as fortunate an experience

as I have.

If anyone is in Michigan and wants info on the doctor I saw, Please

email me at Windstar49837@... and I would be happy to tell you

more.

Pam