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I suffer from PMDD and am scheduled for a supracervical hysterectomy (ovaries included-cervix intact) in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if you could discuss the effectiveness of this procedure for PMDD. Thank you.
Question by Lynne from Scottsdale |
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About 20-50 percent of all women of childbearing age suffer from some degree of PMDD. The precise cause remains unknown. Progesterone metabolism has been thought to be a possible cause. Eating a complex carbohydrate low fat diet, aerobic exercise, reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and stress reduction have been found beneficial in easing symptoms. Oral contraceptives may also lessen symptoms in some women. Removal of the ovaries (which produce the female hormones) as part of a hysterectomy stops hormone production, if this was in fact increasing your PMDD symptoms. For severe PMDD, which has not responded to other treatment, hysterectomy may be a choice. It is, however, a major surgery and you should be fully informed of any/all other options before you decide.
Answered by Dr. Sandy on 02/28/2003 |
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I am very interested in having a hysterectomy and wanted to know who I would talk to about it and the cost, how much insurance would pay if any? I am not sure this matters but it's for the state of Indiana. Thank you for oyur time
Question by Doreen from Indianapolis |
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You would want to initially discuss your desire for the hysterectomy with your health care provider since the reason for the hysterectomy will potentially impact how the procedure will be performed. The office staff would be able to offer you the physician charge for that specific procedure. Hospital and anesthesia costs are separate from physician costs and usually can be obtained from the hospital finance office. Once you have obtained all projected costs, you would want to contact your insurance carrier with the procedure description so they could offer you accurate coverage information.
Answered by Dr. Onuigbo on 02/13/2003 |
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