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Dan C. Martin, MD
UT Medical Group,
Inc.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
Academic Office
Daniel Clyde Martin, M.D.
UT Medical Group,
Inc.
Infertility and Gynecology
Reproductive Surgery
Germantown Office Building
7945 Wolf River Boulevard
Suite 320
Germantown, Tennessee
TN 38138-1733
(901) 347-8331
(901) 347-8188 fax
Directions to Office
Updated information is
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UTMG 2006
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Glenn Ann Martin, Ph.D.
Clinical
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Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is a
major operation that many women wish to avoid. Alternatives to
hysterectomy are based on the problems that occur. Example are
ablation or resection of the uterine lining,
and
embolization
of a
fibroid.
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Watch the fibroids. You may not need
treatment. |
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Pain medication if needed. |
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Hormonal pills or shots and
iron may control bleeding. |
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Hysteroscopy for bleeding:
D&C can remove excess lining and
polyps.
Resection of some fibroids may preserve
fertility.
Ablation or resection of the uterine
lining may stop bleeding. |
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Shrink the fibroids:
Shrink fibroids using medication.
(temporary)
Shrink fibroids using myolysis.
(scope surgery)
Shrink fibroids using
embolization.
(radiology) |
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Myomectomy (removing fibroids):
Hysteroscopy (scope) if inside the cavity.
Laparoscopy (scope) if outside the muscle.
Laparotomy (open surgery) if inside
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