WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: Problems at the age of 20!

Re: Problems at the age of 20!

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 21:11:40 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Kristen: "Problems at the age of 20!"

At Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Kristen wrote: >
>I was recently to my GYN, only to find out some bad news. She told me I
>have endometreosis, and an ovarian cyst the size of a lemon or so. I
>now have to go back to her for another check up, and I am already
>frightened! I am a 20 year old virgin, so I have a really rough time
>relaxing; therefore, the exam really hurts! Do you have any suggestions?
>Another problem I have noticed, and I'm not sure if it's worth
>mentioning to my doctor...or is this normal? For the past week I have
>had a bad discharge, I was first told by my friend who is also a nurse
>that it could be a yeast infection; however, I have no burning or
>itching, I have also had diarrea for a few days. Could this be another
>problem or not related??? My doctors appointment is on the 5th of
>November, and I am already fretting...Please help!
>
>Thank you very much!
>Kristen

Kristen,

As best as you can, relax. I'm not saying this in a flip manner but because it is really important for you to feel somewhat better or at the very least, not make it worse.

You didn't mention how the diagnosis of endometriosis was made. Without a sonogram, the diagnosis may or may not be correct.

Sounds like you have three separate problems.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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