WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2001: Re: Gardner's duct cyst

Re: Gardner's duct cyst

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:39:21 -0500

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Gartner's duct cysts do not cause irregular bleeding. They are cysts at the vaginal opening. They do not tend to bleed excessively, but may come back after drainage. If they recur, they can be surgically treated so that they do not return.

At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, Kady wrote: >
>I have been told by two doctors that I have a gardner's duct cyst that
>is quite large. I have also been told that I should not have it removed
>because they bleed like crazy and return, etc. My question is- can
>these cysts cause prolonged bleeding? I have had bright red bleeding for
>18 days. My obgyn (first time seeing this one)really did nothing except
>examine me. My gp is calling for some bloodwork (HCG, and to check for
>anemia) and a pelvic & transvaginal sonogram. My hormones have felt way
>out of whack for at least one year. Can anyone out there relate? Or
>does anyone have an answer for me? I'm 30, 3 pregnancies, 1 child.
>Thanks.
>
>--
>Kady
>

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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