Re: OVARIANCYST/FIBROID: After ultrasound ob/gyn isn't sure if I have an ovarian cyst or uterine fibroid
From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:53:29 -0600 (CST)
Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman,
Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator
It would be worthwhile to have a fluid ultrasound to get better
resolution.
The other options include MRI and or Hysteroscopy. If you MD is not
pushing
for resolution I suggest a second opinion.
Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb
New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com
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At Wed, 19 Nov 2008, JTR wrote:
>
>I am 25 years old with a history of ovarian cysts. In April of 2008,
>after experiencing irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding for over
>six months, my ob/gyn recommended that I stop taking my birth control
>pills. The breakthrough bleeding did not stop but was never consistent.
>I would usually have normal discharge the week after my period but then
>the breakthrough bleeding would start until I had heavier bleeding,
>which I considered to be my normal period. After taking some pills
>prescribed by my ob/gyn to "reset" my period in September, I still have
>breakthrough bleeding. At this point, my ob/gyn does not feel that the
>breakthrough bleeding could have been caused by the birth control pills
>and recommended an ultrasound (pelvic and transvaginal) to see if I had
>any uterine fibroids.
>
>When I called to get my ultrasound results this week, the nurse told me
>that there is "something" on the right side of my uterus but the doctor
>cannot tell if it is a cyst or something else. I was told to schedule a
>follow up ultrasound in six weeks to see if the "cyst" has resolved
>itself. I'm wondering if I should get a second opinion. If whatever
>they saw is the cause of the breakthrough bleeding I have been
>experiencing for almost a year, I feel like I shouldn't wait two more
>months to see if it goes away. I'm worried that it might be something
>more serious than an ovarian cyst that I should have taken care of
>sooner rather than later.
>
>Any advice?
>Thanks,
>Jen
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