Re: Endo, recurring ovarian cyst with a hysterotomy
From: Mrs. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Oct 28 14:09:12 2006
Claudia:
You and Cohl have giving some important insight on my situation, and IA
truly appreciate you guys support. I will do some more research, talk
with my family and meditate on my decisions ahead. Thanks!!!!
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Mrs. C
At Thu, 26 Oct 2006, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>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:
>>>
>>>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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