Hysterectomy for choriocarcinoma
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I am 53 years old woman and had a CT scan done last year when MD Anderson suspected gestational Trophoblastic disease (specifically choriocarcinoma). Yes, pregnant for the first time at 52 years old!
I had a hysterectomy and there was a lot of debate on what I had since no molar pregnancy was found and only a small nodule was left in my uterus.
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, aplastic anemia, thyrotoxicosis hepatoma and choriocarcinoma. Are you from the mediterranean originally or is your family? Are you African American? Did you have a complete blood count done? How high was the hemoglobin F level? Do you feel tired all the time or bleed anywhere?
Consider being in regular follow-up with your gynecologist. Get repeat test done in 1-2 weeks time along with ultrasound scan to look for the cause. Few liver diseases, use of medications that could resemble the hormone molecule, use of infertility drugs, liver disease, liver cancers, choriocarcinoma, germ cell tumors, IgA deficiencies, gestational trophoblastic disease or neoplasm, presence of heterophile antibodies, can also cause rise in HCG levels.
My brother has testicular choriocarcinoma cancer. 3 regimens of chemo, 2 surgeries, bone marrow transplant and head radiation. Metastasis everywhere including the brain after 2 years. Highly anemic needing blood transfusions every 2-3 days with fever. No hemolysis, bone marrow still producing, no internal bleeding. Doctors cannot find source of infection or the reason for continuous blood loss. Does anyone have any ideas why he keeps losing blood?
I know many people that have gone this route that have had success. A hysterectomy is not a cure for Endo so please don't let anyone tell you that as it can still grow back. Most doctors who say what yours did about how bad it was means its possible he is not educated or skilled in Endo surgery. If you let me know where abouts you live I could help you find a good Endo surgeon so if there is a time you would see one you will have the name on hand.
I have 2 cysts on an ovary and 2 fibroids. The doctor has talked to me about a myomectomy option vs. hysterectomy for the fibroid removal. I don't know which way to go on this. I'm concerned about the success rate of a myomectomy and don't want to go through a surgical procedure and then end up having to have a hysterectomy in the long run. Naturally, I also don't want to have a hysterectomy and end up with complications and am really afraid of menopause.
movie rentals whatever you like for quiet time....ask for and accept help your gonna need it....wear loss clothing...be prepared for very serious pain your pain meds will handle it .....take them....the vast majority of women feel completley physically healed by 6 weeks....take it very easy for 1st intercourse after 6 weeks and doctors ok.....
if you find these questions to be stupid just celebrate the fact that you are smarter than me. lol question #1. Why would a woman who had a total hysterectomy still need to see a ob-gyn?
queation #2. Would a woman who has had a total hysterectomy need to douche?
Most lesions were removed at that time, but I still continued to symptomatic (heavy, long, painful periods and significant daily pain). I was put on Femara, then Lupron (for a total of 1 1/2 years post-surg). There was no improvement and, to make matters worse, I fell into a very deep depression while on Lupron. I was taken off of Lupron in February and had a Mirena IUD placed shortly thereafter. Again, minimal improvements. I had another lap/hysteroscopy done last month.
A study published in 2008 showed that these problems can develop up to at least 8 years after the ablation and increase the risk for hysterectomy (to resolve the pelvic pain). I recall a woman saying that a gynecologist at a renowned east coast institution told her the procedure should not be done on women under age 50.
I hope you can get resolution without having to undergo hysterectomy which has its own set of short and long-term problems.
Consider speaking w/your doctor about treatment options for this. I have not had a hysterectomy, but I am going through perimenopause and have dealt with very painful breast. For breast pain and tenderness, I use a warm compress (washcloth works fine) applied to the painful area's and also I take an ibuprofen or aspirin for more relief. Stay away from tight fighting bra's/clothing during any tenderness; you might want to go braless or wear a cotton sports bra when you can.
It would be very helpful if she can get her surgical records for her hysterectomy to see exactly what was done. At age 49, many surgeons will not take out the ovaries at the time of removing the uterus.It would depend on why her uterus was removed.
It would also be helpful to get the pathology report for her surgery.
My gynecologist has diagnosed a cystocele with mild prolapse of the rectum and uterus. She recommends a hysterectomy and repair. I do not want to have a hysterectomy if I can avoid it. She says if she doesn't do it then it is right behind the bladder so might cause problems later. I have done a lot of research but want to know any and all the questions I should ask before having surgery. I also want to know if a urogynecologist might be better than a gynecologist.
Hi everyone. Recently I was diagnosed with endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). I had a leep procedure and that's how it was discovered. I'm now scheduled to have a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I get to keep my ovaries. I'm 31, no children and I don't want any so that's not a problem for me. But I'm still struggling.
I'm scared to have the hysterectomy because the recovery process seems so long and painful and one of my biggest fears is pain.
I am extremely confused and not sure what to do. I moved to Quito, Ecuador in August (which has an altitude of 9,000 feet). I got my period on Sept 5 and usually have around a 30 day cycle. In October, I missed my period and am now 2 weeks late, but have had all negative tests. Since August, I have only had intercourse two times (once in August before I left, and on September 3rd.
You are unlikely to need a hysterectomy. Only 2% of hysterectomies are done for confirmed cancer. Hysterectomy is the most overused surgery. 76% do not even meet ACOG criteria for the surgery. The study that showed this said that many gynecologists do not do the proper workups to get a diagnosis and/or offer hysterectomy over conservative (organ-sparing) treatments. The cause of the sharp pain needs to be determined in order to decide on appropriate treatment.
I had a total hysterectomy in may of 2002. Just recently a blood test came back that I was pregnant which is impossible. A second blood test was also positive. Then a urine test was done, also positive. What reason would there be for HCG to show up in my blood. Please help.
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