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Re: what to do?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sat Aug 26 07:57:54 2006
Wow, I did not know that about Lupron. I believe that the cyst is
caused by endometriosis. The previous doctor said that it had been with
for a while, and the doctor yesterday said that it probably meant it was
an endometriosis cyst. The previous doctor's office had not faxed my
records as I had asked them to, so the dr. yesterday did not have the
ultrasound to view. He did say that they would contact them again and
he would review my records. Thanks for your advice. I guess I just
want a quick fix to be "normal" again and there isn't one.
At Fri, 25 Aug 2006, Megan wrote:
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>The cyst on your ovary - is it caused by Endometriosis? If so, the only
>way the cyst can be removed is by surgery. There are a few alternative
>treatments that can reduce the size of an endometriomia, but I am not
>familiar with them.
>
>You are aware that Lupron is only approved by the FDA for one year in a
>lifetime. However, I know women who have been on the medication for
>several years.
>
>The choice is up to you. Once again, this is a question I cannot
>answer. One thing you should be aware of is that surgery is surgery. It
>does come with risks. Also, having surgery after surgery for Endo is
>not really the best solution, because the more surgeries you have, you
>run a greater risk of scar tissue, which can cause pain. However, like
>everything with this disease, there is no winning solution.
>
>--
>Megan
>
>At Fri, 25 Aug 2006, kelly wrote:
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>>I had my appt. today with a regular obgyn who does treat endo. I have
>>a cyst on my right ovary, and he believes it is endo. My last surgery
>>was in 2001. His suggestions were 1)Lupron for 6 months to a yr. 2)
>>birth control pills or 3) laparascopy. I took Lupron for 6 months,
>>right after my last surgery. I abolutely hated it. I told him that
>>would be my last approach. I have been in pain for the past two months
>>and had 4 pelvic exams as well. You know, the doctor after doctor
>>routine. I tried the endo specialist a few weeks ago, but that cost me
>>seven hundred because of the insurance. This doctor seemed very
>>knowledgeable and I seen that he had good reviews. I just don't know
>>what to do. I'm thinking to go ahead and suggest the lap and then do
>>the continous birth control. What do you think? thanks! Kelly
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