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Re: Endo, recurring ovarian cyst with a hysterotomy
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu Oct 26 19:11:46 2006
Hi Mrs. C,
I had laparoscopic removal of endometriosis in 1995, and then a complete
laparoscopic hysterectomy to remove endometriosis in 1996. Since then I
have complained to different doctors of left side pain, discomfort,
bowel issues and a lump on the left side. Finally my new primary care
doctor found the mass during a pelvic exam and on a follow up pelvic
ultrasound it was confirmed to be widespread pelvic endometriosis. I
just found this out today. I will be scheduling an appointment with a
surgeon to discuss my options, and although I am happy to have a
diagnosis, I am a bit depressed with what I am facing. I was also
diagnosed a year and a half ago with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.
This caused me to lose my career. I have spent this time resting and
recovering. I understand your feelings of isolation, confusion and
fear. All I can say is take your time researching your options, get a
second opinion, and use your knowledge to make the best decision you
can. Depend on your friends and family for support, and let me know how
you are doing.
C -
At Wed, 25 Oct 2006, Cohl wrote:
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>At Tue, 24 Oct 2006, Mrs. wrote:
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>>I'm n need of advise and support. I had/have endometriosis, and a had a
>>hysterotomy five yrs ago. I went to a Gyn doctor and discovered I have
>>cysts on both ovaries, and in severe chronic pain. I don't know what to
>>do. my doctor doesn't want to remove my ovaries because I'm only 32yrs
>>old, however I've had this chronic problem for over 10 yrs. Is there
>>any one on-line that will give me any good advise or directions for me.
>>HELP!!!!!
>>
>>Tired of being in PAIN!
>>Mrs. C
>
>Mrs. C,
>Hello, I had a hyst 3 weeks ago for endo, also dicovered adenomyosis. I
>too have suffered ten plus years. What has your dr recommended? I kept
>my ovaries, and I highly suggest that you do the same! I am 34. I have
>had recurrent cysts on my left ovary, I have had laps to remove them,
>and sometimes they just ruptured on their own. Did your dr suggest
>doing a lap? What about b/c pills or Depo-Provera? There is a new low
>dose b/c pill called Yaz thats supposed to be very low dose. I don't
>know if you've been on the pill before, I was and they didn't agree with
>me.But, even without a uterus b/c pills can suppress ovulation, thereby
>reducing your chances of developing cysts and without ovulation your
>cysts should shrink and possibly go away. How did he find the cysts, by
>ultrasound? Its possible that those cysts are endometriomas chocolate
>cysts, which to my knowledge would only be defined for sure by doing a
>lap. In that case, your dr. could then laser/excise the cysts and keep
>your ovaries. I understand your tired of being in severe chronic pain,
>I feel the same way! You had your hyst at such a young age, I understand
>your frustration about being in chronic pain. Just know that your
>ovaries do so much for your body, keeping your heart and bones healthy,
>helping your libido, and so much more. Keeping your ovaries is very
>benificial to your entire body. There are good sites out there, try
>Woman to Woman, and research retaining your ovaries. I wish you pain
>free days ahead.
>
>--
>Cohl
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