WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: Too long to wait?

Re: Too long to wait?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:35:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Jill wrote: >
>I have had a cyst on my right ovary since June (diagnosed by ultra
>sound) but I am sure that it has been there since at least March. It
>has grown to 9cmx6.6cm (fluid and debris filled, not solid to my
>knowledge). My doctor has scheduled laproscopy for me on the 21st of
>September...
>
>1. Is this too long to wait in your opinion?

After waiting 2 months another 3 weeks shouldn't make much diference >
>2. It has grow approx. 1.5cm in 2.5 months...is this substantial
>growth?

Depends on what it is.

>
>3. Can I have surgery when I have my period?

Sure. Afew days after the period is better.

>
>4. Can I have surgery while taking the BCP?

Sure. The risk of developing thromboembolism is slightly increased though.

>
>5. What is the success rate for a lap with this size fluid cyst?

Depends on the experience and skill of the operator.

>
>6. My doctor isn't board certified. Should I be concerned?

Depends on the experience, training, and skill of the individual. Why isn't he/she? Flunk the test? Never took the test? Never had the training to become eligible for the test? In the first 2 years out of training and hence not yet eligible to take the test?

>
>Thank You for your time.
>
>Warm Regards,
>
>--
>JSG
>

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