Re: ovary removed
From: Wanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Feb 26 05:59:17 2002
Thanks for the links Amy!
I will have to agree with the Doctor and you. I makes sense to at least keep
one ovary.
Hugs,
Wanda
>----- Original Message -----
From: "amy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: ovary removed
> 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: <carolynlamb@earthlink.net>
> >To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >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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