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Endo cyst and options From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed Apr 26 09:37:06 2006 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Shell: "'DEAR LORETTA'" Previous message: Nikki: "Trying to get a doctor to take me seriously" Next in thread: Lora: "Re: Endo cyst and options" Reply: Lora: "Re: Endo cyst and options" Hoping someone has some advice or experience or knowledge to share. I have recently been diagnosed (February 2006) with an endometrian cyst on my right ovary (3 cm in diameter) and have seen a gynocologist who has given me three options: get pregnant, have another laparoscopy, or drug treatment that basically puts you into early menopause! None of these options appeals. When I told her that and that I was not experiencing much menstrual discomfort and that my only annoyance so far is pain and discomfort sometimes experienced when I'm running (I run for an hour three times a week), she said the decision was up to me, but that the cyst was "eating away at my ovary". See my note below about my personal recovery experience with laraoscopy. My questions to all: 1. Since endometriosis is not cancer, has anyone heard other doctors talk about cysts "eating away" at organs? 2. If I opt not to do anything at this time, other than increased pain and potential damage to reproductive organs (I am 42, not in a permanent relationship and not planning on having children), what risks am I running? Personal experience with Endo: In 1996, after suffering for several years with extreme menstrual pain, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and had a laparoscopy. At that time I had 5 endometrian cysts and much stray endometrian tissue all over the place. Although I was assured I'd be up and about in no time and could go back to work in a few days, I found my recovery time a lot longer. First few days I could not walk in a fully upright position, I was in pain for a couple of weeks, and the swelling and tenderness all across my abdomen took weeks to go away. In addition, I found it took several months for my abdomen to feel normal again and up to a year to gain ab strength back and to be able to workout at the gym again. In November 2004 I had a cyst burst and ended up in the ER - fun day trip. Got sent home with Tylenol 3's. -- Thanks to all! Susan Next message: Shell: "'DEAR LORETTA'" Previous message: Nikki: "Trying to get a doctor to take me seriously" Next in thread: Lora: "Re: Endo cyst and options" Reply: Lora: "Re: Endo cyst and options"

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