Re: fibroids and ovarian cysts?

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At Thu, 6 Mar 2003, sherri wrote: >
>I just had a pelvic u/s and they have discovered that
>I have what the nurse called, "simple cysts" on each
>ovary. (My doc is out of the office for a few days so
>I can't ask any real questions). I also have 3 fibroid
>tumors on my uterus. The biggest at 5cm by 5 1/2 long.
>They gave me Provera to start the flow since I haven't
>had a period in almost 4 months now. (That has never
>Happened). The nurse, nor the u/s tech. seemed real
>concerned with the ovarian cysts, but I'm wondering
>with these fibroids, would that keep the period from
>starting? Would taking Provera even start it with those
>there? Also, what do they usually do for fibroids on
>the uterus? The nurse said that these are not considered
>cancerous, is that true?
>Thanks for any info., as I am a little concerned about
>this.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
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Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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