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Re: Ovarian drilling/Ovarian wedge resection
From: Alina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 08:46:31 -0500 (CDT)
I had ovarian wedge resections on both ovaries, in January 1976. My
period never normalized. I got pregnant once -- because the doctor who
did the surgery also gave me an IUD (I had just turned 21, and did not
wish to become pregnant) AND he put me on high doses of clomid and
parlodel at the same time. I conceived with an IUD in place, went
through physical and emotional torment, and wound up having an abortion.
My PCOS definitely was not cured, although who can say whether the
surgery made it "less bad" than it would have been otherwise? On the
other hand, I developed bad gut problems that were constantly called
IBS, for which I've had to have 2 full investigations (which are not
fun). In the past 2 years, constipation has become a constant
"condition" in my life that I have to treat on a nearly daily basis
(with psyllium and water ad nauseum), and recently realized that it was
very likely due, at least in part, to adhesions that formed as a result
of the bilateral resection. The drilling or cauterization procedures
may be less invasive and produce less scarring,a nd have otherwise
better results. I'm not sure. All I can say is that you should inform
yourself very well of the rates of risks and benefits with whatever you
undergo.
Good luck -- Alina
At Mon, 24 Jul 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>At Tue, 30 May 2000, Tracy wrote:
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>>I have been considering having this procedure done and was wondering if
>>anyone else has had this done and if so, did you experience good
>>results. I understand this procedure can restore fertility, sometimes
>>for up to 10 years. Please share any experience you may have with this
>>procedure. I have had numerous unsuccessful cycles of injectable
>>infertility treatments and I really want to have a baby.
>>
>>--
>>I was glad to see that I am not the only one with this problem. I never had a problem with underarm oder until about the last year. I wondered if it was PCOS related and now I am convinced it is because my hormones are so out of whack. I dont have as much trouble with it now because I switched to a mens deodorant. It is called Old Spice Red Zone and it really does eliminate this problem for me. Hang in there!
>> I had both proceedures done back in 1970. I was fortunate to find a doctor who knew what my problem was and how to cure me. When I say cure I mean just that. Up until the time of my surgery I was very irregular,periods twice a year if I was lucky, excessive hair growth, weight problem and difficulty with getting pregnant. When the doctor said it would all be taken care of by surgery,I really didn't believe him as I had been told all the other things I had tried was going to work. The results were amazing to me. Not only was I regular as clockwork but I had 2 chrildren after. I was regular every month up until I went into menopause about seven years ago. One other thing I'll never forget was how good I felt after I had healed from the surgery. I didn't realize how bad my body felt before the surgery was done.
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