WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2002: Re: Ovarian Cyst Menopausal

Re: Ovarian Cyst Menopausal

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 13:32:20 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 30 Jun 2002, Cindy wrote: >
>My sister is 50 years of age. She has had abdominal distention and
>chronic constipation for several years. Her periods are irregular and
>the flow is extremely heavy. Lately she has had severe pelvic pain. She
>has had 2 d and c procedures in the past year. Recently her doctor told
>her that she has an ovarian cyst and uterine fibroids. Her internist
>has diagnosed her with irritable bowel syndrome. The gynecologiost did
>a trans-vaginal unltrasound and said she has a one inch ovarian cyst. He
>prescribed progesterone to bring on a period. If the period comes, she
>is to see him again when it is over to check if the cyst is gone. If
>the cyst does not go away, or if the hormone does not induce a period,
>the plan is to do a laparoscopy.
>
>My question is, given her symtoms, her age and her pain, wouldn't a
>laparoscopy now rather than at some indefinite point in the future be
>best?

Cindy

Thios is a pretty small cyst. Progesterone suppression is appropriate.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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