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At 52, should I consider undergoing a hysterectomy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 52 year old female, who weighs 165 lbs and I am 5 feet tall. I want to know whether we should opt for hysterectomy or not. I do not want to do a hysterectomy, as it may interfere with hormonal balance later. I have postmenopausal vaginal discharge, with a fair amount of red spots.... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). According to the reports, there is an increased thickening of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. A thickness of more than 5 mm is considered abnormal and often consid... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 32-year-old female and have a history of grade 4 endometriosis and severe adenomyosis. I was operated on twice once for laparoscopy and once for hysterolaparoscopy. Currently, I am having heavy bleeding and severe abdominal pain, and no medicine is giving effective results. Think... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and I understand your concern. At the age of 32, a hysterectomy is not recommended, also you do not have any children also. After a hysterectomy, there will be a deficiency of estrogen, which is required for bone health, and you will exp... Read Full »
What can be done for injured urinary bladder and the left side ureter during hysterectomy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have injured urinary bladder and the left side ureter during hysterectomy surgery by laparoscopy. Then, cystoscopy and nephrostomy were done. A catheter is used. Can surgery be done again? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the reports of your surgery (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There has been an inadvertent injury to your left ureter and bladder. The details of the bladder injury are not clear in the summary given, but should most l... Read Full »
Is removing the uterus the only option for neoplasia and fibroid in the uterus?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 51 years old, and she weighs 132 lbs and 5 feet tall. She took a Pap smear test and found out that she has neoplasia 3 and a fibroid of 2 inches. We consulted a gynecologist and, who advised removing the uterus and ovaries. Please advice. Is removing the uterus the only option? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will also advise for surgery since Pap smear shows grade 3 changes. Preserving the uterus is only advised in young women requiring fertility, who also need lifelong follow-up later. In your wife's state, since she is already 51, what is the point of preserving the u... Read Full »
Abdominal vs laparoscopic hysterectomy - which is better?
Query: Hello doctor, Which type of surgery is better for hysterectomy for a 45 year old patient with menorrhagia, open surgery or laparoscopy? Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Laparoscopic hysterectomy is better due to minimal pain, minimal blood loss, minimal infection, clear visualization of organs and minimal postoperative hospital stay. Read Full »