tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post478378517285249878..comments2023-10-19T23:31:13.746-07:00Comments on Field Notes from an Evolutionary Psychologist: Sonic BladeField Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-70287046967585605012007-05-25T15:14:00.000-07:002007-05-25T15:14:00.000-07:00In order for endo to be removed surgically, the su...In order for endo to be removed surgically, the surgeon has to be able to see it. The reason the harmonic scalpel is bvetter than laser is that the scalpel removes tissue more precisely with a lot less damage to surrounding tissue. It can also carve out endo deeper than a laser can - lasers remove surface endo and leaves behind endo that lies deeper. If left behind, endo grows back.<BR/><BR/>As for Anastrozole, I haven't heard about that.<BR/><BR/>From what I understand, a hysterectomy will relieve pain from fibroids (because the procedure removes the uterus where the fibroids grow) but will NOT necessarily relieve pain from endo because endo grows outside of the uterus.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps! Remember, I am a psychologist, not a medical doctor, so always consult an MD, preferably a reproductive surgeon with experience treating endo, before making decisions.Field Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-31082324762075217122007-05-25T14:33:00.000-07:002007-05-25T14:33:00.000-07:00Hi ladies, it's Dianne here. I have not had my end...Hi ladies, it's Dianne here. I have not had my endo procedure yet, got home from the hospital last night without having a procedure. Fired my old GYN who was too stupid to take biopsies of endo tissue and my scars/adhesions are small, hard to see by scoping with a camera. My pain is out of control. I am on an SSRI and Yasmin BCP and Norco (10 mg up to 4 times a day). If my scarring is so small, can the sonic scalpel work for me or do I need to have a laser? or if they can't see it at all, should I ask for something like Anastrozole (I have have a small density in my left breast, which has not been biopsied). I also have two fibroids in my uterus am 45 years old, can conceive but cannot carry to term. Should I go for the hysterectomy? Any help is appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-91176198107732078452007-03-01T09:16:00.000-08:002007-03-01T09:16:00.000-08:00The surgeon who worked on you sure sneered when I ...The surgeon who worked on you sure sneered when I asked whether he'd used a laser. He was like, "That is soo '87."<BR/><BR/>It is a great tool - very snazzy.Alasdairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289004474066548692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-69906762431943940852007-02-28T14:27:00.000-08:002007-02-28T14:27:00.000-08:00Me too. I don't know exactly how cutting edge thi...Me too. I don't know exactly how cutting edge this instrument is, i.e. when it hit the market, but it exists and hopefully more women will benefit from it. I participate in the endo message board at iVillage so at least some women will know about it if they are the online support group type.Field Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-20317806096226965172007-02-28T14:14:00.000-08:002007-02-28T14:14:00.000-08:00I wish I would have known about the harmonic scalp...I wish I would have known about the harmonic scalpel when I had my laser laproscopy!Beth Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715870904693186926noreply@blogger.com