Re: How much info is necessary?(long)
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 19:41:58 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Anita,
We produce cysts every month, called Functional Cysts. Those are
normal. That could be what they are seeing, and if small, there is
usually no cause for concern. If I am not mistaken, they usually get to
be about 3cm (a little over an inch in size) and that is okay.
If your Dr. will not speak with you on the phone, either make an appt.
with her. You should never accept a treatment without knowing all about
it...why you are on it, how soon to see results of treatment, etc. I
personally feel it is inappropriate for a receptionist to be giving you
any test results or telling you what your options are. At the very
least, a nurse should be handling this. The nurse can also go back and
talk to the Dr. for you, although as I said, the Dr. should be talking
with YOU! If she is unwilling to speak with you about the treatment,
then getting a copy of the Ultrasound and any other tests and going for
another opinion may be something to think about. Have they even told
you what type of hormones they are putting you on?? There are many
(OCP's, Depo-Lupron, DepoProvera, Provera, etc. etc. etc.).
Hope this helps! Good luck to you!
--
Robin
At Tue, 29 Aug 2000, anita wrote:
>
>I posted last week regarding u/s that showed fibroid, cyst (small) on
>right ovary & not seeing left ovary during ultrasound. I called Dr
>office today to see if u/s had been sent to my Dr's office. Receptionist
>said no, but while on hold she checked w/hospital & they faxed report.
>20 minutes later, receptionist called me back to say the Dr said to call
>whenever I wanted to start hormones. I asked if my blood work had come
>back w/abnormal levels she said, i don't think so & the Dr said you had
>a normal u/s. I asked why the hormones & she said didn't you tell Dr
>you were having some hot flashes & night sweats, I said yes, but if my
>hormone levels are ok, then why the hormones? She said I don't know. So
>then I asked about the fibroid & cysts, the receptionist said yes, you
>do have both, but the Dr. considered it a normal u/s. I was in shock,
>so I just hung up the phone. My Dr will not discuss anything w/me over
>the phone, so I didn't ask for her to call me. I feel like this is not
>a reasonable answer to all my questions. Can anyone, Dr or otherwise,
>give me some suggestions on how to handle this? I understand a fibroid
>is not life threatening, & that a small cyst is not a big deal either,
>although I've been having severe pain on the left side (the cyst is on
>rt. ovary), and other symptoms (very irregular periods, heavy bleeding,
>& others). I also understand hormones may shrink fibroids. However, if
>that is the reason for Dr to mention hormones, shouldn't she explain
>this to me or at least tell me what kind & the size of the fibroid.
>Also, aren't even small cysts rechecked? I'm thankful nothing is
>seriously wrong, but I just have several questions to ask, because I've
>had other female problems in the past several years. Thanks for any
>suggestions.
--
~Robin~
I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
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