Marsha E. Gorens, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
300 S Ashland Ave suite 502 Chicago IL, 60607About
Dr. Marsha Gorens is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Gorens specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gorens can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gorens can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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Hysterectomy and tubal ligation
You would have to have a long term relationship with your Physician for them to consider planning a hysterectomy at your age. I hope you know that if you choose this route that you would go into an early menopause, and loose valuable natural hormones, especially estrogen and testosterone. There are possible bone loss and cardiovascular issues from an early hysterectomy and removal of ovaries. I would think that your Physician would have to show that your "endometriosis" was advanced, and they would most likely offer medical treatment before moving to the surgical treatment that you are proposing. READ MORE
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