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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) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: fiberoids.how they look, there treat, and treatment," Previous message: Joy: "Re: positive margins and bleeding after leep" In reply to: Gayle: "[Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts" Next in thread: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts" Reply: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts" 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. -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: fiberoids.how they look, there treat, and treatment," Previous message: Joy: "Re: positive margins and bleeding after leep" In reply to: Gayle: "[Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts" Next in thread: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts" Reply: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: [Birth Control] Birth Control Pills to prevent ovarian cysts"

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