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no subject received Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:27:04 -0500From: anonymous@obgyn.netMon, 30 Sep 2002 17:26:45 EDT
September 30, 2002 Concern: I am sixty-three years old, and, during my biannual pelvic exam, a gynecologist determined I might have an ovarian cyst; thus she referred me to another OBGYN who ordered an ultrasound, which showed a cyst on my right ovary: I then had a CA 125 test, with a low negative (.07) result. (This) OBGYN then informed me she that, although she could confine surgery to removing both my ovaries & the cyst (only) if the biopsy of the cyst proved to be negative, she would prefer to perform a total hysterectomy (fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus); stating, "Why keep those organs when they're just sitting there, doing nothing for you?" Note: I have no family history of any cancer. My Questions: 1). Is total hysterectomy common in a post menopausal woman with a benign ovarian cyst?: 2). Do you recommend that I seek a second opinion regarding surgical options, et al. before agreeing to submit to a total hysterectomy? Thank you for any information you may provide. LOC
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