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Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 20:19:55 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Gayle wrote: >
>My 17 yr old daughter had her right ovary and tube removed due to a
>large dermoid. Her GYN has recommended she take birth control pills to
>prevent the formation of other cysts. I know the pills will not help if
>she should develop another dermoid. We're not sure if this is a good
>move or not. Thanks

You are right. I don't see any reason based on her having had a Dermoid that I would recommend the pills. On the other hand they are a good form of contraception. If she should have another Dermoid (about a 10% chance) make sure that the Gynecologist makes every effort to shell the dermoid off the ovary and leaves the ovary and tube behind. This can be done about 99% of the time.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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