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Re: Ovarian Cysts found on Ultrasound

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 15:52:26 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Kelli wrote: >
>I have been having lots of pain and my obgyn requested I have an
>ultrasound. I had a hysterectomy at 26 I am now 30. I went for the
>ultrasound today and was told that the left ovary had several cysts and
>it appeared that these cysts were related to hormones. The pain is
>horrible and I have been told that the cysts should be removed. I
>believe it may be needed to relieve the pain. It hurts to have
>intercourse, pelvic exams and I had bloodwork to check my hormones and
>the levels were fine. Should I have asked for a CA125? And what can you
>tell me based on what I have been told?

CA125s are almost useless for identifying the nature of a mass. You are at very low risk for cancer at your age, and the clinical picture suggests a hormonal problem. It might well respond just to the birth control pill. 

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