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Is hysterectomy necessary
43yo female diagnosed with a myoma on the posterior wall of uterus with dimensions 4.4× 4.7 cm and cervical ectropion. Haemoglobin is also low (could be unrelated). Doctor has recommended a total hysterectomy. Is it a good choice? Want 2nd opinion please
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Hysterectomy with ligature- recovery time is 2 hours only, No blood transfusion if haemoglobin upto 5
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It is the best choice.
For further details please consult me on Practo.
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No it's not
Treatment will depend upon symptoms
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This size of the myoma can be treated with medication
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It depends on the symptoms you have and the type of fibroid whether it's in the inner aspect or the outer aspect.Not all fibroids need hysterectomy
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Connect online
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Yes
But for further discussion connect
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Dr. Thrupthi Reddy
Infertility Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs detailed history with evaluation
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Dr. Aseemita Debata
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Need detail history and necessary investigation . Also plan for less invasive like Hysteroscopy and Mirena to manage and if not responding then of purse you hv to go for hysterectomy
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Dr. Lisa Pinto
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Mangalore
You need to provide more clinical details to get an honest opinion
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