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Re: Syptoms
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 18:58:19 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you so much for your help. I had some testing done today for
PCOS. I am considering letting the Dr take the remaining ovary as well
as the remnant. mainly because of where the remnant is causes a lot of
problems. Being on the cuff and very low isn't a good spot. I would
just as soon let her take the other one as long as she is going in
because she wants to do a laparotomy. ecause of where the remnant is
and becuase I have so much scar tissue she doesn't think it can be done
through a scope. I will make a decision next week after all my test
results are in. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
At Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Belle wrote:
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>You could have PCOS with just the one ovary and a remnant. This is
>because PCOS has nothing to do with the ovaries. The name was
>determined before that fact was discovered. PCOS is a problem with the
>endocrine system. You could do some research on PCOS on the net but you
>need to make sure that the page is not more than 4 - 5 years old. It
>was discovered in the 80's that there was some sort of link between PCOS
>and insulin problems. In the late 90's doctors started treating women
>with PCOS with insulin sensitizing medications such as Glucophage.
>
>Removing the ovaries does not help with the symptoms of PCOS. You can
>have a total hysterectomy and still have PCOS symptoms. You can even
>develop new symptoms of PCOS after a hysterectomy or menapause.
>
>Please so some research on this subject and ask more questions if you
>would like. There are women on this board who have had hysterectomies
>as well as women who have gone through menapause. They may be able to
>give you additional help.
>
>http://www.pcosupport.org may be of help.
>
>At Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Robin wrote:
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>> I had a hysterectomy in 96 took
>>everything but ovaries. In 98 had to take my right ovary du to multiple
>>cysts. Have been told I have a remnant on the cuff. It has a cyst on
>>it and my left ovary has many cysts on it. I was told I probably have
>>adhesions. I have had 5 previous abdominal surgeries. My testosterone
>>level was high when my hormones were checked and my cholesterol is 203.
>>( I don't quite understand how though) In the last 6 months I have
>>gained almost 30 pounds. I have never had a problem maintaining my
>>weight and have been unsucessful in trying to lose weight. I was told all my symptoms are that of
>>PCOS. I have some questions, could I possibly have PCOS with just the
>>one ovary and a remnant? And if the ovaries are removed does it help the
>>situation at all?? My doctor had recommended surgery because the remnant
>>is on the cuff and causing lots of problems. I am 30 years old and don't
>>want to go through menopause yet but am considering letting them take
>>both ovaries. I would appreciate anyone who could help with my
>>questions. Sorry this was so long.
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>--
>Hope this helps,
>
>Belle
>
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