WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: Dr. Montgomery--breasts

Re: Dr. Montgomery--breasts

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 03:49:34 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Lisa wrote: >
>Thank you for your reply- When this first started 3 months ago I thought
>I was pregnant-took a HPT that showed faint positive on a Wednesday. I
>had a weird crampy period that weekend and didn't get to the Dr until
>Monday- when I had a negative blood and urine test. I still don't know
>if I was ever really pregnant. Could this be something persisting even
>though the tests were negative? All that showed on ultrasound last week
>was the cyst- which he said had blood on it. I've had painful
>intercourse and cramps lasting a long time after sex (for up to a day)
>which he attributed to the cyst as well. Should I call him back again
>about the breast pain? I really trust this guy..but I don't know if he
>realized how severe my symptoms have been.
>
>Thanks again for your replies.
>
>At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Lisa wrote:
>>>
>>>Would major breast pain and swelling a symptom of a small corpus luteum
>>>ovarian cyst?
>>>Can anything be done for the breast pain and swelling? My doctor has
>>>suggested to wait it out (been having symptoms for 3 months now) another
>>>few cycles, but they keep getting bigger (up 2 cup sizes already)and are
>>>really getting in the way..sometimes I can't even wear a bra. The only
>>>time I get relief is for 2 days after my period.
>>>
>>>Help!
>>
>>A corpus luteum cyst would not cause your breast to enlarge. Pregnancy
>>on the other hand would. I cannot think of anything beyond pregnancy
>>that would symmetrically enlarge your breasts in this manor...
>>Lynn
>>
>>--
>>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>Missoula, Montana
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>
>>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>

The combination of the breast issue and the persistent pain from the "corpus luteum" would make me inclined to suggest following up with your physician. A corpus luteum can certainly have some bleeding associated and cause some pain. However, that pain is usually self-limited and does not cause persistent discomfort... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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