WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: A question for Dr. Montgomery

Re: A question for Dr. Montgomery

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 18:25:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Dec 2000, Heather wrote: >
>Hi! It's me again. In your response to my last letter, you said it is
>possible to have a cyst on my ovary. I have never had any bowel
>problems, so I'm assuming that that's not the problem. If it is a cyst,
>what kind of cyst could it be and how long does it usually take for them
>to go away? Thanks, Heather

Heather, The most common cyst would be a "functional cyst". These are simple cysts that can vary in size and can last a cycle or more. There are many other "cysts" that can affect the ovary and potentially cause pain. Ultrasound can visualize all of these... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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