WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: Hormones!

Re: Hormones!

From: Ronald Barentsen, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 14 May 1997 10:27:44 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 2 May 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Fri, 2 May 1997, Cindy wrote:
>>
>>I am 35 yrs old and have had a history of hormone problems dating back
>>to 1991 with missing a period for 1 year. I have severe fibrosystic
>>breast disease with more than 6 lumps removed in the past 2 years, and a
>>hysterectomy last year due to anomyosis,leaving my ovaries. Now, I'm
>>experiencing ovarian cysts that are extremely painful. I am
>>contemplating on having my ovaries removed and going on hormone therapy,
>>but have heard so many horror stories about the side effects of the
>>hormones. The only cancer in my family is pancreatic cancer and heart
>>disease.
>>
>>Could you please advise me on methods of hormone therapy or what I
>>should do about my ovaries.HELP!
>
>Cindy,
>Hi. At age 35, I'd sooner put a patient on oral contraceptive pills to
>suppress benign ovarian cysts associated with hormone stimulation than
>do an operative procedure (remove the ovaries) and give ERT.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>
>I agree completely. Oral contraceptives suppress the activity of the ovaries , although it doesn't exclude the possibility of new cysts totally.
>

-- Ronald Barentsen Correspondent OBGYN.net for menopause and hormone replacement therapy

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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