WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Do I need hysterectomy/removal of remaining ovary?

Re: Do I need hysterectomy/removal of remaining ovary?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 22:06:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Barbara wrote: >
>I am 42. In my mid to late 20s I had 2 laparotomies to remove ovarian
>cysts/right ovary. I was diagnosed with Stage IV endo. I have always
>had regular cycles, no heavy bleeding, very minor pain. Ultrasound
>shows fibroid and large cyst on remaining (left) ovary. Doctor says
>cyst has been there (same size) since 1987. Ovary is also covered with
>endo. She now recommends hyst with removal of ovary, tube and cervix.
>Since the endo/cyst does not really bother me, how necessary is the
>hyst?

If I have the whole story here, I am not really seeing a reason for the surgery either. If there are known quantities present but not causing any problems then why rock the boat. I would stick to your guns until or if you ever develop any problems... Lynn

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

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