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To Emma, Re: Cysts
From: stedgar (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:50:21 -0700

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Hi Emma :-)
> Multiple ovarian cysts, especially if they rupture are uncommmon in PCOS.
> Usually (not always) women with PCOS don't have the right hormonal support
> to develop cysts that are big enough to burst and cause pain.
> The "cysts" talked about in PCOS are actually immature follicles on the
> inside of the ovary, often upwards of 10 at a time.

Yes, they are uncommon, but not unheard of. I develop large dysfunctional cysts that have to be surgically removed (Dinner plate, Grapefruit & Golf ball sizes) as well as the majority of other PCOS symptoms.
This is why the Cyst in PCOS is such a misnomer.
'Content yourself to be a Lover of Wisdom, a Seeker of Truth.' Epictetus Lux et umbra vicissim, sed semper amor. (Light and shadow by turn, but always love.)
Terrie Vancouver, BC PCOSA of Canada PCOS@9, Dx@32 CGP; 240-180 Met, Effexor, Herbs & Anti-Candida

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