Re: ovary removed
From: amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Feb 24 17:17:57 2002
At Sat, 23 Feb 2002, Wanda wrote:
>
It is recommended by every doctor that has any sense that I have talked
to to keep the ovary if at all possible... it helps regulate your
hormones. .. you should definitely check out http://www.endomagazine.com they
have wonderful research and stories and SUPER advice for first timer's
to laparotomy. good luck to you - feel free to contact me directly if
you need to. (amybnyc@hotmail.com
amy
>Melinda,
>
>I have had my left ovary removed due to multiple endometrioma's and
>returning ones. I haven't had any side effects from just the one ovary being
>removed.
>
>Hugs
>Wanda
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 7:11 PM
>Subject: Re: ovary removed
>
>> At Tue, 9 Jan 2001, Melinda wrote:
>> >
>> >My Dr. has measured a cyst on my right ovary that appears to be taking up
>> >the entire ovary. She recommends that she remove the ovary and tube
>> >because she feels certain it is an endometrioma and would only return if
>> >she leaves the ovary. What is the chance of it returning? Is it wise to
>> >remove an ovary or are there side effects? Can she tell by looking at
>the
>> >ovary in the laparoscopy if the ovary has been damaged and should be
>> >removed?
>> >Thank you!
>> >Melinda
>>
>> Melinda,
>> I had a hysterectomy and had the left ovary removed. Three years later
>> I had a large endometrioma removed and now, less than 6 months later it
>> appears I have another one. They are growing in the exact spot my ovary
>> was. i have a helluva time convincing the radiologist that it is not an
>> ovary. I still have the right ovary and a new doc is trying to convince
>> me that this is the source of my probs. Seeking more opinions, but the
>> pain is outrageous. Had the advice of trying Lupron, might get better
>> in 2-6 months. Only a man would say that. My hubby is sympathetic, but
>> it's nice to know I'm not alone. I think I need a zipper on my
>> bellybutton.
>>
>> --
>> Carolyn
>>
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