Re: D & C and Possible Complications
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 17:07:53 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Cathy wrote:
>
>I have not been checked for any cysts. What is a cyst on the ovary?
Usually a fluid filled area, sometimes caused by ovulation and sustained
by pregnancy.
>Should I have a sonogram to check it out?
If it hurts, check it out.
>Is surgery usually necessary
If it's a cyst of ovulation, surgery is rarely necessary.
>and could this cause problems with pregnancy?
Shouldn't.
>Thanks.
Welcome.
>At Fri, 25 Feb 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>At Fri, 25 Feb 2000, Cathy wrote:
>>>
>>>In August, 1999, I had a miscarriage and subsequent D & C. Since D & C
>>>I have a pain in my right side. Its not very painful, however I don't
>>>know any other way to describe it. It is not a constant pain only
>>>periodic. I have experienced no problems since the D & C, normal
>>>cycles, no abnormal bleeding, etc. My pregnancy was then diagnosed as a
>>>partial mole. HCG levels were at 0 by the end of September. Is it
>>>possible to have scare tissue or anything of that nature after a D & C?
>>>What else could be causing this feeling? Thanks for your help.
>>
>>Althouigh I understand that the right sided "pain" started, as you
>>recall, after the D&C, there is no good reason why this should be
>>related. The partial mole, now with HCGs at 0 for several months,
>>should also not be related. Has your doctor done a sonogram to look for
>>cysts? Cysts on the ovary from a pregnancy of any kind can persist and
>>cause such "pain".
>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
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>>and/or interventions.
>>
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>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.
**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.
**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
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