WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1999: Re: Atrophy of the ovary

Re: Atrophy of the ovary

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 May 1999 12:02:45 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Apr 1999, Peggy wrote: >
>I had my TAH/BSO on Friday, April 23rd. I am one of the "Lucky" ones to
>have this surgery, not only was I able to walk the day of the surgery, I
>have never felt better. (Only sore occassionally.) I, however, have a
>few questions that are bothering me. After the surgery my Dr. told me
>that my right ovary and tubes were totally brown and almost totally
>atrophied, my uterus was very small, and my left ovary had cysts on it.
>He also mentioned that there was no incication of endometriosis ( I had
>a laporoscopy in 1994 and had endo cartherized). Prior to the surgery a
>vaginal ultrasound revealed the cysts on the ovary and a nabathian cyst
>on my cervix. I have been off Depro-provera for approximately 2 years
>(I had been on it since the lap)and have not had a cycle sense being off
>the depro.
>
>I know without seeing the charts an exact answer may not be available. I
>would like to know could the depro-provera have caused so much damaged
>to my insides. And what could possible cause my ovary to "die" in such
>a manner, when a hormonal blood test was given and all the hormone
>levels were fine.
>
>Thank you for all the help this forum has given me in making my
>decission on the surgery. I am feeling better then I have in years. It
>is like a toxin has been taken out and I could go on with my life.
>Peggy

I'm stumped. Sorry.

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

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