Endometriosis
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009We have rececently received many calls and emails about this disease. First let me say,we do NOT recommend hysterectomy for endometriosis. This is a disease that requires aggressive treatment, but removing the uterus is not one of them. Most patients get labelled with this diagnosis based solely on signs and symptoms ie: painful periods, cramping, [...]
Surgery for Endometriosis
Friday, April 24th, 2009Many physicians currently advocate hysterectomy as the best form of treatment for endometriosis. I disagree. Once endometrial cells have implanted within the pelvis, removing the uterus has no effect on the current condition. Implants need to be destroyed to reduce pain and cramping…..as long as the patient still has her ovaries, monthly flow of estrogen will [...]
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